Although not as common as in the United States, tornados do take place in Europe. It is reported the continent experiences anywhere from 200 to 400 tornadoes each year. As this map shows ...

Europe is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The Atlantic Ocean is to the west of the continent. Europe is above the Equator and the very north of the continent is within the Arctic Circle.

Because the world is a sphere, it is difficult to accurately project this on a two-dimensional map. When the ... The world has seven continents and five oceans. Europe is a continent.

Along with thousands of others, they are the culmination of Wild Wonders of Europe, a photographic expedition to the wild heart of a civilized continent.