2006-09-21 12:41:08 · 4 answers · asked by mic&ning 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Actually that is not true, here are a few links.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_096b.html
http://www.daytondailynews.com/weather/content/project/tornado/daily/2003stormmyths.html
2006-09-21 12:48:42 · answer #1 · answered by Frogface53 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tornadoes strike where they strike. Even though cities look big, there are a lot more "non metropolitan" areas (ie towns, farms, villages et cetera) than cities so it's really a matter of randomness.
Another factor to consider is how one hears about tornadoes. Many twisters go unreported because they strike in such remote areas that nobody ever sees them. However, Oklahoma City was struck by a tornado in 1999 and Edmonton, Alberta, was hit by a tornado on July 31st, 1987.
See the links below to learn more.
2006-09-22 11:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean "a twister", that wouldn't necessarily be true. Tornadoes have been known to pass through quite a few metropolitan areas. However, "Twister", the movie, made it big all over... lol!
2006-09-21 16:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by mojo_1man_linecrew 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the geographic location of the city. Some areas have weather that other areas don't....
2006-09-21 12:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by MiLuv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋