0
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.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How long does waterspouts last?
Waterspouts typically last about 10 minutes.
How many waterspouts form at the same time 3 waterspouts form at the same time how many waterspouts form at the same time?
3
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.
How did this affect other areas of their lives?
how did this affect other areas of their lives
Are waterspouts dangerous?
yes
Do waterspouts pollute the water?
No.
When do waterspouts form?
Waterspouts most often form when storms develop over water that is warmer than the air.
Can waterspouts form over swimming pool?
Not really. Waterspouts require a much larger body of water to form, such as a lake. However, there are land based cousins of waterspouts called landspouts. In structure they are more like waterspouts than normal tornadoes. It is possible for one to strike a swimming pool, but it would be purely coincidental.
