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Picture Source: US Geological Survey |
An analysis of past tornado events provides several clues on the likely risk factors associated with their occurrence. For example, the map above illustrates the geographic locations most affected by tornadoes. The plain states of the midwest are at greatest risk, as well as Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. |