Can't someone tell me???????

Question

I asked a question about a weather phenomenon, water spouts on the ocean, and no one will tell me or answer. All I want to know is what caused this in my state where all the boats docked, were flipped and many on the ocean as well. We don't usually get this type of weather and I would like to know. Can someone tell me please? thank you

Answer 1

There's a weather category in science and math. Without knowing the location and conditions it's going to be hard to get an accurate answer.

Answer 2

Water spouts are rotating columns of air similar in appearance to that of the tornado. They develop over warm ocean currents during unstable conditions or as cold front boundaries pass over the ocean. These are not very dangerous but can affect boats and yachts. Because they are over the ocean, they do not pick up debris but water spray is observed at the base.

Water spouts can develop over the ocean and move over the land. They are then called tornadoes. It is here where water spouts can be dangerous and has caused extensive damage to trees and buildings as well as over turn caravans in coastal communities. Once on the land, they dissipate fairly quickly. On the ocean however, they can last much longer.

Sometimes, tornadoes form over the land and pass over a lake or the ocean. These are then called water spouts despite the difference in the formation processes and dynamics.  

Answer 3

Although I am not an expert and cannot answer your question, I can advise several places where you may find the answer:

-Weather Phenomena and Elements

http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/el...

-"Weather altering ocean phenomena"  http://www.uswaternews.com/archives/arcg...

-And, you can ask the experts at http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_directory...

I hope these sources may help you find the information you want!

Good Luck!

~GINIE

Answer 4

A water spout is a tornado over water. The same principle applies to it. What causes a tornado is the same that causes a water spout.