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Old 09-25-2011, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Russ_Boston View Post
A landspout does indeed have rotation: (From Wiki) Like waterspouts, they are also technically considered tornadoes since they are defined by an intensely rotating column of air in contact with both the surface and a cumuliform cloud. Not all landspouts are visible, and many are first sighted as debris swirling at the surface before eventually filling in with condensation and dust.

The difference is that landspouts are not associated with a Mesocylone. Not exactly sure what this was but in the end it was harmless.

Wow Russ! I am impressed. I thought you were just another pretty face!
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