Amazing Close-Up Photo of a Waterspout Rising Into the Clouds
Check out this incredible photograph of a waterspout, a type of tornado that forms over a body of water. That’s a huge column of condensation rising up from Tampa Bay into the clouds above. The photo was captured last Tuesday (July 9th, 2013) by 22-year-old Joey Mole in Tampa, Florida (here’s a larger version).
Luckily for all of us, Mole pulled out his iPhone 5 and began capturing views of the waterspout as it moved across the water. Here are some videos he captured (note: there’s some strong language):
NASA writes that the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida is the most active area in the world for waterspouts — hundreds of them form in the area every single year. Interesting fact: some people think the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle has to do with water spouts.
Image credits: Photo and videos by Joey Mole and used with permission