Seospinnoitteita
Seospinnoitteita refers to a Finnish term that translates roughly to "sea spins" or "ocean spins." In a meteorological context, it describes a type of rapidly rotating column of air that forms over a body of water. These phenomena are often associated with unstable atmospheric conditions and can vary in intensity from weak vortices that barely disturb the surface to powerful waterspouts that can pose a significant hazard to marine vessels and coastal areas.
The formation of seospinnoitteita is typically triggered when warm, moist air near the water's surface rises
While similar in appearance to tornadoes, seospinnoitteita are generally less intense and tend to dissipate more