Waterspout that sank Mike Lynch’s yacht followed storms that have swept through Italy in recent days
off the coast of Sicily has focused attention on the ocean phenomenon of waterspouts, how they are formed and the risk they pose to sailors in areas where they are more common.According to the US National Ocean Service, waterspouts are a whirling column of air and water mist. They fall into two categories: fair-weather waterspouts and ones found during oceanic tornadoes that form during storms.
The waterspout that struck Lynch’s yacht appears to have been a tornadic waterspout, caused by one of the many storms that have swept throughin recent days, with floods and landslides causing severe damage in the north of the country after weeks of scorching heat.Waterspouts are usually more common in tropical waters, but can appear anywhere, and those associated with severe storms can generate winds in excess of 100mph.
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