Tornado Activities and Disaster Characteristics in China in 2023
Through the investigation of wind disasters and the analysis of online information,the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of tornadoes in China in 2023 are analyzed.The conclusions are as follows.In 2023,a total of 56 land tornadoes and 20 waterspouts occurred in China.There were 28 tornadoes of confirmed intensity levels,8 of which were of EF2 intensity or higher.Land tornadoes occurred more frequently in the northeast region,the Yangtze-Huaihe plain,and the North China Plain,spanning from March to September.The main influencing systems were the northeast cold vortex,the Jianghuai cyclone,and tropical cyclones.Jiangsu Province experienced the highest frequency of tornadoes.A total of 12 tornadoes hit Jiangsu in 2023,including 6 tornadoes of EF2 intensity or higher,and resulting in 14 deaths.Waterspouts were more frequently seen in coastal areas,occurring from March to October.In 2023,the number of typhoon-triggered tornadoes was relatively low,but due to the northeast cold vortex and the Jianghuai cyclone,multiple clusters of tornadoes occurred.
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