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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.

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Are tornadoes and whirlpools the same thing?

No. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. A whirlpool is a vortex of water and is usually quite small.


Are waterspouts larger than tornadoes?

No. Waterspouts are generally smaller than most tornadoes. Though a few are in the same size range that tornadoes typically fall into.


How long does waterspouts last?

Waterspouts typically last about 10 minutes.


Are tornadoes and whirlpools alike?

Both tornadoes an whirlpools are different types of vortex. But besides that they are very different. For one thing, how tornadoes function and develop is more complex than it is for whirlpools.


How do you get past the whirlpools in the dragon cave?

In order to get past the whirlpools, you need the Glacier Badge from Pryce in Mahogany Town and the HM for whirlpool, obtained through Lance whilst defeating Team Rocket in the same town.


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.


Are underwater tornadoes a regular ocurrance?

Technically, there is no such thing as an underwater tornado. By definition a tornado is a violently rotating column of air. A vortex underwater is called a whirlpool. Whirlpools are not like tornadoes, however. They are not nearly as violent and are usually harmless, though some stronger whirlpools can pose a threat to swimmers and small boats. Natural whirlpools can be observed in streams and at some tidal inlets.