A water trunk surprised bathers on Saturday afternoon (26), at Praia do Amor, located on the island of Outeiro, district of Belém (PA).
The phenomenon was recorded in video by visitors who enjoyed the last weekend of July at the scene.
In the images, you can see some people inside the river while the water trunk forms to the bottom and begins to approach the margin.
The vertical whirlwind of clouds and water caught the attention of those on the beach, but there are no records of injuries or damage caused by the natural phenomenon.
A CNN Try contact with the Pará Fire Department to find out which guidelines should be followed in situations like this.
What is a trunk of water?
According to meteorologists, the water trunk is a type of tornado that forms on water bodies, such as rivers, lakes or the sea.
It is an air column spinning at high speed, which extends from a cloud to the liquid surface. They usually form on hot and humid days, especially when there is instability in the atmosphere.
Although visually impressive, water trumples are usually less intense than made on land.
However, they still pose a risk for vessels, bathers and nearby structures, especially if the phenomenon moves toward the coast.
The phenomenon usually lasts a few minutes and most of the time it dissipates naturally.
