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Waterspouts happen on bodies of water such as a lake or sea.
They are most common in warm climates.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoEvery watersprout happens about evry six months. It hapens by disruption in the water table
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Are waterspouts usually more dangerous than true tornadoes?
Waterspouts are often thought to be less "deadly" than tornadoes because there is not really any property for them to pick up/destroy: They generally are not carrying gigantic amounts of debris to cause destruction, and hardly any human lives are at risk. However, they ARE tornadoes - just on water- They have "deadly" winds (think about how heavy all that water is). While fair-weather waterspouts rarely produce winds over 70 mph, tornadic waterspouts can be just as strong as any tornado.
Are whirlpools and waterspouts the same thing?
No because waterspouts are essentially tornadoes that cross over water; they are vorticies of air. A whirlpool is a vortex that is actually in the water itself.
How long do waterspouts last?
how long does a water spout last
What name do open water tornadoes have?
Tornadoes on water are called waterspouts.
Why aren't waterspouts as powerful as tornadoes?
Most waterspouts form by a different mechanism than the typical tornado. Tornadoes are most often a product of powerful rotating thunderstorms called supercells, the strongest thunderstorms on earth. Most waterspouts don't form from supercells, but are a result of the instability that occurs when cool air moves over warm water, which doesn't provide as much power.
Is a water tornado stronger than a land tornado?
"Water tornadoes," which are called waterspouts, are divided into two categories. Fair-weather waterspouts, are structured differently and generally weaker than classic tornadoes. Tornadic waterspouts are ordinary tornadoes that happen to be on water, they are just as strong as ordinary tornadoes.
How long does waterspouts last?
Waterspouts typically last about 10 minutes.
Why does tornadoes happen in the gulf of Mexico?
Tornadoes do not happen IN the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical storms and hurricanes happen in the Gulf of Mex, but not tornadoes. Tornado-like features over water are called waterspouts.
How many waterspouts form at the same time 3 waterspouts form at the same time how many waterspouts form at the same time?
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Do waterspouts happen in summer only?
No. Waterspouts are not strictly a warm-weather phenomenon and can occur at any time of year depending on the region. They form best when cool air sits over warm water, so it is not uncommon to observe them in the fall.
Which is more dangerous tornadoes or waterspouts?
Tornadoes are generally more dangerous as they are stronger than waterspouts.
Can waterspouts kill?
Yes, waterspouts can capsize boats. They can also move onto land to become full-fledged tornadoes.
Where are waterspouts found?
Waterspouts can be found anywhere, its like a dust devil in water, except water, not dust.
Can waterspouts form in small places or only big?
Waterspouts can form on small lakes, not just oceans.
Do waterspouts flood the nearest town?
No. Waterspouts, despite their name, do not move sigificant quantities of water. They will create a spray, but nothing more than that. The vast majority of waterspouts never threaten land.
Do waterspouts pollute the water?
No.
Are waterspouts dangerous?
yes
