A waterspout is a tornado that occurs over a body of water. It is a rotating column of air that connects the surface of the water to the clouds above. Waterspouts can form in a similar manner to land-based tornadoes, often developing in conditions with warm, moist air and unstable atmospheric conditions. There are primarily two types of waterspouts: 1. **Fair-weather waterspouts**: These are typically weaker and form in relatively calm weather conditions.
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