Landspouts at Camping Duinoord, Meteorological phenomenon at Camping Duinoord, Ameland, Netherlands.
Landspouts at Camping Duinoord are rotating columns of air that form between cumuliform cloud bases and the ground, creating visible funnel-shaped structures. These weather events occur under specific atmospheric conditions and develop differently from tornadoes, making them a distinct meteorological phenomenon.
Documented landspout events at Camping Duinoord occurred in 1972 and 1992, leaving marks on the camping site's infrastructure. These occurrences have shaped the location's weather history ever since.
The Dutch term 'Windhozen' represents these weather formations, which have become part of local weather observation traditions at Camping Duinoord.
Visitors can observe these weather phenomena from designated safe areas on the camping grounds when conditions permit such viewing. It is best to check weather conditions before your visit and follow any safety guidance provided by staff.
The campsite's location with water channels and flat coastal structures creates rare conditions for these vortices to form. The proximity to the North Sea contributes to local air currents that encourage such phenomena.
Location: Ameland
GPS coordinates: 53.45756,5.77261
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07
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