Waterspouts typically have winds in the range of 60 to 70 mph. On rare occasions they can go much faster, though.
No, whirlpools and waterspouts are not the same thing. Whirlpools are circular water movements caused by opposing currents or wind, typically found in bodies of water. Waterspouts, on the other hand, are rotating columns of water and mist formed by turbulent weather conditions, usually over a body of water.
Waterspouts typically last a few minutes to up to an hour. They are generally short-lived phenomena that form and dissipate quickly.
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.
Tornadoes on water are called waterspouts.
Waterspouts typically occur over warm tropical or subtropical waters, often in the North Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and parts of the Mediterranean Sea. They are most common in regions with high humidity and warm water temperatures.
Waterspouts typically last about 10 minutes.
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Tornadoes are generally more dangerous as they are stronger than waterspouts.
Yes, waterspouts can capsize boats. They can also move onto land to become full-fledged tornadoes.
Waterspouts can form on small lakes, not just oceans.
Waterspouts can be found anywhere, its like a dust devil in water, except water, not dust.
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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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.
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