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Large waterspout hits a popular beach in Sochi, Russia

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A large waterspout formed near a popular beach in Sochi, Russia, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, sweeping away beach equipment shore and causing people to run to safety.​

The waterspout hit the beach area in the afternoon, damaging several beach equipment and blowing away objects on the shore, including tents, umbrellas, and sun loungers.

A storm warning was announced in the resort in advance. Authorities also warned that there is a risk of a tornado forming over the sea.

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