Damaging gustnado rips through a gas station in Thailand’s Samutprakan

Damaging gustnado rips through a gas station in Thailand’s Samutprakan

A large and damaging gustnado touched down in Samutprakan province, Thailand, on October 5, 2019. The event was captured on a video, with terrified people running away as the winds swirl through a gas station. Cars were left damage and debris were swept away by the…

Large gustnado damaged two buildings in Solola, Guatemala

Large gustnado damaged two buildings in Solola, Guatemala

A large gustnado formed in Solola, Guatemala on February 13, 2019. Due to its large size and brownish color, the phenomenon was mistaken for tornado and quickly spread through social networks and media. According to Tiempo, the whirlpool quickly gained strength and…

Rare landspout observed in Tibet, the first since 1961

Rare landspout observed in Tibet, the first since 1961

Residents of Dangxiong, southwest China's Tibet witnessed and recorded a rare landspout at high altitudes on Saturday, July 1, 2017. The event lasted about 10 minutes. According to Xinhua, it is the first time Tibet has observed a landspout since 1961. There…

Large gustnado near Exeter, Nebraska

Large gustnado near Exeter, Nebraska

A large gustnado or landspout was spotted and recorded near Exeter, Nebraska on May 16, 2017. The event was followed by rain and pea-sized hail soon after. Although there were no damage or injuries reported, the sight evoked horrible memories to Jerry and Theresa…

Gustnados sweep Qatar

Gustnados sweep Qatar

Several intense tornado-like occurrences were reported in Qatar on November 23, 2016. Numerous residents reported twisters in Doha, Al Khor, and Mesaieed. Although the sightings were at first considered as tornadoes, experts have explained the phenomena is actually…