2020.07.31 23:16 GMT+8

'Dragon absorbing water' waterspout spotted in southern China

Updated 2020.07.31 23:16 GMT+8
CGTN

On July 30, a huge waterspout appeared on the sea's surface near Weizhou Island in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A water column connected the sea to the clouds, attracting many tourists and residents to watch.

The waterspout lasted about 15 minutes. Commonly referred to as a "dragon absorbing water" in China, but also known as a waterspout, the phenomenon is a type of tornado.

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