Footage sent to Lovin Malta shows the natural phenomenon appearing before the horizon. This comes as the island braces itself for a possible thunderstorm later today.
Waterspouts fall into two categories: fair weather waterspouts and tornadic waterspouts.
Tornadic waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water, or move from land to water. They have the same characteristics as a land tornado. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning.
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