A waterspout is just a tornado that forms over open water. A tornado over an ocean, lake – or even a river – is considered to be a waterspout. Waterspouts are typically weaker than most tornadoes. And they’re usually short-lived. But they can be destructive. Let’s look at some images and videos of waterspouts and learn more about how they form. When and where do … [Read more...] about What are waterspouts, and how do they form?
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Derecho turns skies green
As storms moved across the country, people witnessed a green-tinged sky. As storms moved across the country Tuesday, people in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, witnessed a rare sight – a green-tinged sky. Meteorologists confirmed it was a “derecho” - a widespread and long-lived straight line windstorm, from a group of fast-moving severe thunderstorms. To be categorized as a … [Read more...] about Derecho turns skies green
Baffling Clouds Look Like A Tsunami In Mesmerising Footage
Social media users have been left blown away by huge rolling clouds that ‘look like a tsunami’. Footage of the unusual cloud formation - known as arcus or, more aptly, roll cloud - shows a huge formation of clouds rolling towards a row of neat houses on otherwise empty street. At first glance, the unusual clouds do look a bit like waves - and more than likely … [Read more...] about Baffling Clouds Look Like A Tsunami In Mesmerising Footage