Feb 4, 2013

Gigantic ocean tornado swirls over the Mediterranean as a tiny yacht bobs on the waves

I do love a cool picture...
  • Powerful vortex formed over the sea off the coast of Bastia, Corsica
  • Rare waterspout tornado lasted around 10 minutes then disappeared
  • Formed when layers of cool air blowing over the water cause warm, moist air to sweep up from underneath and form a column of condensation
By Kerry Mcdermott


A yacht bobbing on the Mediterranean is dwarfed by a furious waterspout in this incredible picture.

Holidaymaker Isabelle Filippini had been admiring the calm sea off the coast of the French island of Corsica when the enormous, powerful vortex formed above the surface of the water.

Mrs Filippini, who ran to grab her camera, said witnessing the phenomenon had left her stunned.
Water spout: The enormous vortex appeared over the sea off the coast of the French island of Corsica
Waterspout: The enormous vortex appeared over the sea off the coast of the French island of Corsica

'My family and I had been admiring the sea, despite the low clouds,' said Mrs Filippini, 43.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2273174/Incredible-picture-shows-gigantic-waterspout-swirling-Mediterranean-tiny-yacht-bobs-waves.html#ixzz2JzuF1x7V