To a limited degree, yes. While we have no way of predicting where a specific waterspout may or may not form, it is possible to predict the general conditions that can lead to them. Such conditions involve the water being warmer than the air above it, and adequate convection to get them started.
Waterspouts typically last about 10 minutes.
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Tornadoes are generally more dangerous as they are stronger than waterspouts.
When ATO remains constant.
Yes, waterspouts can capsize boats. They can also move onto land to become full-fledged tornadoes.
Waterspouts can be found anywhere, its like a dust devil in water, except water, not dust.
Waterspouts can form on small lakes, not just oceans.
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.
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No.
Waterspouts most often form when storms develop over water that is warmer than the air.
Waterspouts can pose a hazard to boats, especially small ones. They sometimes will move onto land and cause property damage. Although it is rare, waterspouts can also kill or injure people.