tornadoprone
Tornadoprone is a descriptive term used to indicate a region, weather regime, or situation with a relatively elevated likelihood of tornado activity. The term is informal and not a standard meteorological category, but it is widely used in risk communication, journalism, insurance, and certain planning contexts to convey heightened tornado potential without asserting a specific probability.
Etymology and usage: The form combines tornado and prone. It may appear as tornadoprone or tornado-prone; in
Indicators and assessment: Practically, tornadoprone describes situations where historical data show elevated tornado density and where
Applications and limitations: The term is used in emergency planning, insurance, media, and public education to