The tornado in the sea was noticed by bathers enjoying their vacation on the beach of Avdira and they began to film it on their phones. And one of the users uploaded the video to the Facebook platform so that “everyone could admire the natural elements.”
In Greece, this phenomenon occurs quite often, depending on weather conditions and the time of year. On average, Greece experiences about 15-20 waterspouts per year. The greatest number of such phenomena occur in the summer and autumn months, when the water and air temperatures are most favorable for their formation.
Waterspouts, or waterspouts, are funnel-shaped vortices of air and water that form over the surface of large bodies of water and are connected to cumulus clouds. They are similar in nature to ordinary tornadoes, but occur over water and have several differences.
In Greece, waterspouts are quite common, especially in the northern Ionian Sea, the Rhodes region and Chalkidiki. For example, recently, in early September 2023, A waterspout was spotted off the coast of the island of Evia. This The phenomenon is often accompanied by tropical cyclones, which can cause flooding and destruction.
Waterspouts usually last only 15-30 minutes and have a smaller diameter than normal tornadoes (5 to 200 meters). Their speed of movement and rotation is also two to three times lower. Despite this, they can be dangerous, especially for shipping and coastal infrastructure.
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