Can tornados bounce off mountains?

Question

can they

Answer 1

Not really.  Tornadoes thrive more in flatter land, where there are no large geological obstacles (e.g. Great Lakes, mountains, etc.).  Also, tornadoes typically move with the weather system carrying them, generally west-to-east.  If a tornado hit a mountain, it would do some damage to the side of a mountain.  However, it would try to move through the mountain, which saps its energy.  Pretty much, it's like a bowling ball rolling into a wall.

In short, if a tornado hit a mountain, it wouldn't bounce off.  It would just weaken rapidly.

Answer 2

Chase C is incorrect on one count - hills do not affect tornadoes, period. You need a sheer rock wall to stop a tornado.

Answer 3

Tornadoes usually takes place in open area..so th possibility that it may go into mountain areas are quite low..and if ever it may hit mountains it will surely be weaken..

Answer 4

Yes and they often skip over valleys because of the mountains..