Rare double waterspout formation spotted from Florida beach

Rare, massive waterspout spotted in East China

Waterspout on Lake Minnesota

Massive waterspout spotted off Florida coast

A natural waterspout was observed over northwest China's Qinghai Lake on Wednesday, forming a twisting column connecting the lake and the clouds above. The rare sight is caused by a strong vortex pulling water upwards due to shallow pressure at its center. Though visually stunning, waterspouts can be dangerous. Local authorities have advised residents to avoid the affected areas. #waterspout #rare #nature #Phenomenon #lakeview #chinanature | CGTN China24

Check out this video shared with Maine's Total Coverage showing a waterspout that formed over Ellis Pond in the Western Mountains. A waterspout is a rotating column of air connected to a cloud that is full of water at its base. The phenomenon gets its name because it forms over a body of water. #weather #waterspout #maine #newengland #ellispond #roxburypond | WMTW-TV

Ever seen a waterspout before? Josh Evans was on hand to capture this one off the Gwynedd coast This weather phenomenon happens when a spinning column of air sucks up water from the sea to make a twisting funnel of water and cloud Winds inside waterspouts can top 60mph Read more from across Wales: https://bbc.in/4dZwGnx | BBC Wales News