Tornadoes occur only in the United States.

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REFUTED

the evidence says no

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Is it true that tornadoes occur only in the United States?

No. Two reference sources directly contradict the claim: one states tornadoes have been observed on every continent except Antarctica, and another lists frequent tornado formation in China, the La Plata Basin, the European Plain, South Africa, Bengal, Europe, Asia and Australia. The remaining items study US tornadoes only and do not bear on whether tornadoes occur elsewhere.

Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 2 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence against · 2

Tornadoes of 2026

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Tornadoes of 2026. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornadoes_of_2026

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Tornado myths - Wikipedia

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Tornado myths - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado_myths

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