The intense spinning of a tornado is partly the result of the updrafts and downdrafts in the thunderstorm (caused by the unstable air) interacting with the wind shear, resulting in a tilting of the wind shear to form an upright tornado vortex. ... Other processes can enhance the chances for tornado formation. RNADO COUNTRY The United States experiences more tornadoes than anyplace else in the world. A few other countries that experience especially violent tornadoes include India, Bangladesh, and Argentina. It is estimated that over 95% of all tornadoes spin cyclonically (counter-clockwise). Oddly, the very first recorded video of a tornado was of one that was spinning in the other direction(!)
