Waterspout spotted off Philippines coast

Footage shows the column of air and water near Misamis Oriental province on Thursday.

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The spout was spotted in the city of Opol, Misamis Oriental. Waterspouts are similar to tornadoes, but they form over a body of water.

Local authorities said some homes in nearby villages lost their roofs, but no other significant damage was reported.

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