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Waterspout

A waterspout is a type of cloud that spin in a circle and can look like a tornado over the water. It forms when cool air from the top of a storm cloud meets warm and humid air near the surface of a lake or ocean. The warm air rises quickly and spins around, forming a column of wind and mist. Waterspouts are not as dangerous as tornadoes but can still be dangerous if you get too close.
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