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Why don't tornadoes occur in Antarctica?

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Tornadoes need a special atmospheric condition caused by brisk heating of the earths's surface and moisture supply in the upper parts-both of these are missing in Antarctica. read more

Tornadoes need a special atmospheric condition caused by brisk heating of the earths’s surface and moisture supply in the upper parts-both of these are missing in Antarctica. On the other hand, severe most cyclones encircle Antarctica as here, katabatic winds trigger and supply vertical moisture for the development of cyclones. read more

Tornadoes do happen in other places (basically anywhere that gets thunderstorms could potentially get tornadoes), but they are rarer, and usually don't get as strong as the huge tornadoes that the USA gets quite a lot. read more

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