Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 17, 2013

A Waterspout in Florida

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2013 is “A Waterspout in Florida,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Joey Mole). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening over the water? Pictured above is one of the better images yet recorded of a waterspout , a type of tornado that occurs over water.”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 17, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joey Mole
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 17, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-july-17-a-waterspout-in-florida

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