3. Waterspouts

Tornadoes usually emit unbelievable power as they slide above the ground lifting dust and objects at a tremendous speed. Now imagine the same phenomenon over water and you’ll know what a waterspout looks like. This majestic view can be seen off of Florida’s coast. That’s where these spiraling pillars of wind occur above the surface of the ocean. Florida is reported to be the most common area for such natural phenomena. However, you can also see waterspouts in Australia, Europe and other continents.

4. Giant Sucking Vortices

A magnificent whirlpool may occur when two opposing currents meet, collide and slash. Some swirls are powerful enough to pull you downward where you will inevitably sink. The most powerful are also known as maelstroms. In general, all downward whirlpools are called vortices. The most famous maelstroms on the planet are the Moskstraumen located in the Lofoten Islands, the Saltstraumen found in Norway, and the Corryvreckan in Scotland.