Subj : ES Picture of the Day 12  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Thu May 12 2022 12:01:04

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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Waterspout Over Lake Los Molinos

   May 12, 2022

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   Photographer:  Omar Curcio

   Summary Authors:  Omar Curcio;  Cadan Cummings

   Shown in the photo above is a  waterspout that formed over  Lake
   Los Molinos in Argentina on February 21, 2022. With weather conditions
   in the region being suitable for waterspout creation, an alert was sent
   by the National Meteorological Service for the Paravachasca Valley at
   around 12:41 p.m. local time. Waterspouts can be divided into two
   types: tornadic and fair weather. Like the name implies, tornadic
   waterspouts typically develop as  tornadoes produced by  severe
   thunderstorms over land before moving over a waterbody. Conversely,
   fair-weather waterspouts are generated solely over water and are
   usually less severe and smaller. Watching this event from a distance,
   it was evident the strength varied as the waterspout moved above the
   lake.

   Photo details: Nikon D500 camera, ISO 200, f/10, 1/250 sec, Df 55mm
     * Potrero de Garay, Córdoba, Argentina Coordinates: -31.7919,
       -64.5471

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