Massive, hundred-meter-high waterspout spotted in Phu Quoc
VOV.VN - On the morning of April 18, a giant waterspout, hundreds of meters high, appeared off the coast of An Thoi ward, Phu Quoc City in the southern province of Kien Giang, about a few kilometers from the mainland, catching the attention of locals.
Witnesses reported that the tornado reached a height of several hundred meters and lasted for about five minutes. The natural phenomenon occurred after dark clouds began to form in the sky.
Experts have warned that thunderstorms and lightning are expected to occur more frequently as the summer months approach.
Waterspouts typically form when tornadoes develop over the sea. They go through a five-phase life cycle, incuding the appearance of a dark spot on the water's surface, the formation of a spiral pattern, the creation of a spray ring, the development of the visible condensation funnel, and eventually, the decay.
Scientists explain that waterspouts can generate wind speeds exceeding 160 km/h and can cause significant damage to anything in their path.
Tornadoes are considered rare in Vietnam, typically occurring at the beginning or during the rainy season. This phenomenon is more common in the southern region than in the north.
Tornado causes severe damage on Phu Quy Island
VOV.VN - A tornado triggered by tropical storm Bebinca caused serious property damage on Phu Quy Island in Binh Thuan province on the morning of August 14.
Waterspouts have also been seen captured off the coasts of the central province of Nghe An, the northern city of Hai Phong, and the southcentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa.
