Waterspouts are basically tornados on the water, though usually much less powerful than those on land. The prudent skipper steers clear of them, but they’re a sight to see from afar.
Last week we brought you video of a curious boater driving into a waterspout. Using the same video, The Weather Channel presents the science behind the phenomenon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8EE1N1mNjE
