Rare double waterspout forms off Italian island of Capri

A rare double waterspout formed over the Italian island of Capri on Saturday, Euronews and AOL.co.uk reported. Two swirling weather columns emerged from heavy clouds and stretched across the coastal waters near the island's famous Faraglioni rock formations. [1][3]

Euronews reported that waterspouts occur with relative frequency over the Mediterranean Sea during late summer and autumn. These weather phenomena form when cooler air shifts over warmer ocean waters. The event created a striking visual spectacle above the sea. [1]

Capri is an island situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrento Peninsula, located on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. The island has 13,451 inhabitants and has operated as a resort destination since the era of the Roman Republic. [4]

The island ranks among the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, attracting an estimated three million visitors every year according to Euronews. The Faraglioni rock formations stand among the best-known attractions on the island. [1]