The inhabitants of Santa Inés, a small town in Pilpichaca, in Huancavelica, Peru, were stunned when
they saw a circle of water come out of a lagoon and rise more than 150 meters high
.
The videos of the strange phenomenon that occurred in the
Choclococha lagoon
, located more than 4,000 meters above sea level, were captured by the cameras of those who saw it live.
The video of the user @royvilladuran is the one that appeared on local TV.
This circle of water that rose more than a block high was, according to TVPE Noticias,
a waterspout
or waterspout commonly called by the inhabitants of the area "
amaru
" (in Quechua it means snake).
The inhabitants know this phenomenon as "amaru" because of its shape.
Photo: TikTok @royvilladuran
The inhabitants of Santa Inés, in addition to knowing this phenomenon as the animal,
have the belief that they are interdimensional portals
.
What is a waterspout?
The waterspout, waterspout or waterspout is a natural manifestation that occurs over water and, like tornadoes,
depends on the encounter of hot and cold air
.
These tornado-like waterspouts can cause strong winds, usually last only a few minutes, and usually do not cause significant damage to the coastline or to people.
The waterspouts have the characteristics of American tornadoes, but they are less violent and their diameter is smaller.
However, they are dangerous for the ships that are in their path, since they can cause capsizes and even destroy the boats.
Another waterspout in Mexico
In August of last year, a strong waterspout broke into Boca del Río, in Veracruz, Mexico, during the afternoon.
Tourists, shopkeepers and passers-by were hit by a surprise tornado that tore down awnings and chairs.
The state Civil Protection Secretariat reported that the meteorological phenomenon was formed causing havoc on Villa del Mar beach and its surroundings.
Some people, seeing that it was approaching in a threatening way, began to run, but others decided to stay to capture the images, which later went viral on social networks.
Despite the scare,
no injuries were reported
.
In 2022, a waterspout caused destruction and the escape of bathers on a beach in Veracruz, in Mexico.
The phenomenon began to weaken when it approached the coastal routes and avenues where cars circulated.
In turn, it generated rains in the area that led to intense traffic.
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