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waterspout, tornado tornado, dark, funnel-shaped cloud containing violently rotating air that develops below a heavy cumulonimbus cloud mass and extends toward the earth. The funnel twists about, rises and falls, and where it reaches the earth causes great destruction. ..... Click the link for more information. occurring at sea or over inland waters. The characteristic funnel-shaped cloud is formed at the base of a cumulus-type cloud and extends downward to the water surface, where it picks up spray. Waterspouts are most frequent in tropical regions, but are not uncommon in higher latitudes. waterspout Meteorol a. a tornado occurring over water that forms a column of water and mist extending between the surface and the clouds above b. a sudden downpour of heavy rain waterspout [′wȯd·ər‚spau̇t] (engineering) A pipe or orifice through which water is discharged or by which it is conveyed. (meteorology) A tornado occurring over water; rarely, a lesser whirlwind over water, comparable in intensity to a dust devil over land. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They're glamorized water spouts," said Pommer, adding that none of those seen in New York City are functional. We've done the Captain Cook Trail, a scant mile down to tide pools for a close-up experience with slammin' waves and water spouts. The storm caused widespread street flooding, increased traffic accidents, water spouts off the coast of Malibu, power outages and prompted several rescues from storm channels, and the rescue of two dogs, one of which was televised live. |
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