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Water Spouts

Water Spouts. The Tornado of Poseidon Noah Nixon Science Shepard. What are Water Spouts?. Water Spouts are basically a tornado over water. What Conditions C ause a Water Spout?.

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Water Spouts

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  1. Water Spouts The Tornado of Poseidon Noah Nixon Science Shepard Picture: www.noaa.gov, 2008, MFL Webmaster, 5/2/13

  2. What are Water Spouts? • Water Spouts are basically a tornado over water. www.noaa.gov, 2008, MFL Webmaster, 5/2/13

  3. What Conditions Cause a Water Spout? • Tornadic Water Spouts are associated with severe thunderstorms and Fair Water Spouts usually form under calm, light weather. www.noaa.gov, 2008, MFL Webmaster, 5/2/13 Picture: en.wikipedia.org, 2013, 5/2/13

  4. How Long Do Water Spouts Last? • They can last from seconds to about 10 minutes. www.noaa.gov, 2008, MFL Webmaster, 5/2/13

  5. When and Where do Water Spouts occur? • They usually tend to occur in southern Florida from late spring to early fall. www.noaa.gov, 2008, MFL Webmaster, 5/2/13

  6. What Kind of Damage Does a Water Spout Do? • When on they can cause significant damage and injuries to people, but they don’t normally get extremely far inland. • water spout video Info: www.noaa.gov, 2008, MFL Webmaster, 5/2/13 Video: www.abcactionnews.com, 2013, Carson Chambers, 5/2/13

  7. Water Spout Safety • Watch for certain clouds like cumulus clouds with dark, flat bases. • If a water spout is seen, head at a 90 degree angle away from the apparent motion of the water spout. • NEVER try to navigate through a water spout. www.noaa.gov, 2008, MFL Webmaster, 5/2/13

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