A dramatic waterspout formed on Monday over the sea near Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The towering rotating column connected dark storm clouds to the ocean surface. It lasted for about two minutes and then moved ashore without causing any damage or casualties. Meteorologists identified it as a classic waterspout - a tornado that develops over warm water. While visually stunning, waterspouts can be as dangerous as tornadoes. Authoriti…
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