A massive tornado can be seen off the coast of the United States after being captured in stunning footage.
Incredible weather event is relatively rare and was caught on camera by lucky passers-by near the towns of Destin and Henderson, Florida.
It is especially dangerous when reaching land.Keep swimmers and boats as far away as possible, as well as passing aircraft.
A video recorded by Boo Freeman and Ken Creer shows water twisters descending from ominous storm clouds filling the sky.
In the video, Silver Freeman can be heard saying, "That's a big shot," as he notices a marvel passing through the resort.
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SWNS)The National WeatherIt noted that the incident occurred around 6:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, March 16.
They warned boaters of more waterspouts in the area after more storms were expected.
According to the US National Oceanic Administration (NOAA), they are basically tornadoes that form above water, but there are two types.
The shape of a "clear waterspout" has nothing to do with thunderstorms and is different from a "tornado waterspout" that forms on the surface and travels upwards.
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NOAA explained: "By the time the funnel becomes visible, clear-weather waterspouts are nearing maturity.
"Clear-weather waterspouts typically move very little because they form in light wind conditions."
Contrary to its name, waterspouts are filled with strong winds rather than spinning water, but they require relatively hot water and significant humidity to form.
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Getty Images)Issue a tornado warning, as some tornadoes can cause significant damage and human casualties.
"Normally, waterspouts in clear weather dissipate rapidly once they make landfall and
With wind speeds of about 50 mph, it can persist for about 15 minutes and travel at about 15 knots.
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Getty Images/EyeEm)A similar scene separates witnesses Martin Jezard and Mark McCartney near Fourway in Cornwall on Tuesday. I witnessed a waterspout of
Martin said: "Weather is often unsettled during regatta week, but this afternoon's water eruption is basically a tornado on water, not on land. Wicked Witch of the Southwest beware."
Experts say the phenomenon is common in Florida, the east coast of Australia, and the Greek islands.
