Stunning Waterspout Caught on Video Near Italy's Amalfi Coast

iStock/Thinkstock(POSITANO, Italy) — Tourists and locals taking in the view near the picturesque town of Positano on Italy’s Amalfi Coast got a rare treat on Thursday.

A violent storm swept over the area, according to local media reports, and in its wake came a perfectly-formed waterspout. The term refers to small, weak tornadoes that form over water, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather phenomenon provided a dazzling sight before dissipating as it ran into land, causing no damages, according to local media.

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