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The Mysterious Twisters That Dance on Water

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What Are Waterspouts: A waterspout is like a tornado that forms over water instead of land.  These spinning columns connect to clouds above and water below, creating a mesmerizing but potentially dangerous natural event.  While tornadoes form over land, waterspouts develop over lakes, seas, and oceans, drawing up water droplets and mist rather than dust and debris.