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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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Maldives: Shark Swallows Diver’s Camera and Spits It Back Out

On October 21, 2025, in the Maldives, a video captured an astonishing moment during a recreational diving session when a curious shark swallowed and then spat out a Chinese diver’s underwater camera. The shark suddenly appeared and bit into the device, swallowing it completely. For several seconds, the camera continued recording from inside the shark’s mouth, capturing flashes of sharp teeth and swirling water. The diver later told reporters that he felt terrified when the shark approached and immediately swam back to the boat after retrieving the camera.

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China: Massive Flock of Crows Creates Eerie Sky Over Qiqihar

On October 14, 2025, a huge flock of crows filled the sky over Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, forming a dark, swirling cloud that drew stunned onlookers and filled the air with the sound of hundreds of wings.

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RECAP: Wall of Dust Engulfs Arizona, Disrupting Travel and Power

On August 25, a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, swept across Arizona, plunging cities into near-total darkness and sending residents scrambling for safety. Fierce winds toppled trees, disrupted power across Maricopa County, and caused widespread flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, while the swirling clouds of dust infiltrated homes, cars, and streets, creating an apocalyptic scene across the state.

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Spain: Dust Devil Swirls Through Burnt Area in Puercas, Zamora

A dramatic dust devil was spotted swirling above the charred landscape of Puercas, in the province of Zamora, where a large wildfire had raged earlier this month. The phenomenon, resembling a small tornado, occurred in the burned-out hills after the flames had devastated thousands of hectares of forest.

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Japan: Massive Dust Devil Forms in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture

A massive dust devil was spotted in a park in Kasugai City, central Japan on Sunday, August 24.

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China: Ominous Clouds Captured Near Hainan as Typhoon Wipha Approaches

On July 19, 2025, a resident in Hainan, China, captured the ominous approach of Typhoon Wipha as dark, swirling clouds loomed over the sea. The video showed the typhoon’s outer bands turning the sky gray and turbulent, creating an eerie sense of pressure as the storm neared the coast.

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China: Rare Waterspout Twirls Over Songyuan Sky

This stunning moment captured a rare waterspout phenomenon, known locally as a “dragon sucking water,” appearing in the sky on July 16, 2025, in Songyuan, Jilin. It mesmerized onlookers with its swirling, column-like form. The rare sight left local residents in awe, as the phenomenon remained visible for about three to four minutes before gradually fading away.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 3

Multiple tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 3, as another storms and tornadoes rolled through the state. At least 2 tornadoes were confirmed.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 2

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest. A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma.

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US: Sirens Blare as Tornado Touches Down in Norman, Oklahoma

This video captures tornado sirens blaring in Norman, Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 3 as a tornado was confirmed near the city.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 3

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 2

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest, bringing the potential for hail, damaging winds and a risk of tornadoes.

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US: Possible Tornado Caught on Camera Near Brownfield, Texas

A suspected tornado was seen swirling near Brownfield as severe storms swept through northwestern Texas on Thursday, May 29.

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China: Dust Devil Spins Through Mount Wutai Scenic Area

On May 5, 2025, a dust devil rapidly formed and dissipated within seconds in the Mount Wutai scenic area of Shanxi. The swirling vortex moved swiftly across a path, creating a dramatic contrast against the otherwise calm, mountainous surroundings. According to local meteorological authorities, the dust devil was caused by intense localized surface heating, which triggered the rapid upward movement of warm air.

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China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

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China: Haikou Gripped by Powerful Storm, Strong Winds Move Everything

On April 28, 2025, in Haikou, Hainan, the video showed the moment the city was engulfed by the violent storm. Dark, swirling clouds filled the sky as strong winds swept through, causing chaos and panic among the residents. The video captured trees bending under the gusts and debris flying, highlighting the storm's intensity on that frightful day. The storm eventually subsided without any reported fatalities, but left significant material damage in its wake.

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US: Waterspout Sighted Over Lake In North Texas

What appeared to be a waterspout was spotted in North Texas on Wednesday, February 19. This video was shot from E Cedar Creek Pkwy between Gun Barrel City Texas and Seven Points.

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China: Serene Winter Evening Captured By Camera In Yantai, Shandong

This is the dazzling moment that heavy snowfall was captured, further highlighted by bright headlights from a nearby building. On the evening of December 20, 2024, in Yantai, Shandong Province, the video showed a serene winter solstice evening blanketed in snow as large, swirling snowflakes fell steadily. From a residential building, someone had shone high-beam headlights, intensifying the magical effect of the snowy scene. The strong illumination created a dreamlike visual, showcasing the flakes in vivid detail against the night sky. The snowfall had continued through the evening, leaving the city coated in a thick layer of pristine white, much to the delight of residents.

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China: Vehicle Encounters Severe Sandstorm On Highway In Guazhou, Gansu

On September 21, 2024, in Guazhou, Gansu Province, northwestern China, a video captured a vehicle encountering a severe sandstorm on a fast-moving highway. The sky was filled with thick, swirling yellow dust, making visibility extremely poor as waves of sand swept across the road. As the vehicle pushed through the storm, the view became entirely engulfed in yellow, obscuring everything in sight. The filmer later reflected on the experience, expressing relief at having made it through safely, saying, "Looking back at this video, it felt incredibly dangerous."

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US: Tornado Touches Down In Buffalo, New York Causing Building Damage 2

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York Monday, August 5, causing substantial damage to buildings. Power outages were also reported in the area.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Hits Buffalo, Bringing Heavy Rains, Flooding

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Monday, August 5, causing substantial damage to buildings and power outages. Due to torrential rains, a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Erie and Genesee Counties.

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US: Tornado Touches Down In Buffalo, New York Causing Building Damage

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York Monday, August 5 causing substantial damage to buildings. Power outages were also reported in the area.

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US: Huge Waterspout Spotted Over Mobile Bay, Alabama

A massive waterspout was spotted off the coast of Alabama over Mobile Bay on Wednesday, July 24. This video was captured from Fairhope Yacht Club in Fairhope, Alabama.

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US: Tornadoes Reported As Remnants Of Beryl Move Into Indiana 3

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Kentucky and Indiana on Tuesday, July 9, as remnants of Hurricane Beryl moved through the area. This video shows a large ominous cloud swirling amid a tornado warning was in effect for Batesville.

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China: Sandstorm Obscures Visibility At Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

A fierce sandstorm filled the sky with blowing sand and a blanket of gray clouds, drastically reducing visibility at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring in Jiuquan, Gansu on June 29, 2024. The swirling sands made it nearly impossible for visitors to see each other's faces, encapsulating the harsh and unpredictable nature of the desert environment. The filmer came to this scenic spot to watch an open-air concert in the desert, without realizing that the weather was not on their side.

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Qinling Mountains shrouded in swirling clouds

STORY: Qinling Mountains shrouded in swirling clouds SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of clouds over the Qinling Mountains STORYLINE: After a summer rain in Taibai County of northwest China, the Qinling Mountains become shrouded in swirling clouds. It is a breathtaking scene of majestic peaks and lush greenery. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xi'an, China. (XHTV)

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

A group of Afghans, surrounded by swirling dust in the aftermath of the powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Herat, congregates on a mound of rubble. Their collective gaze is fixed on the scene as they assess the disaster's impact Herat, Afghanistan, October 10, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

A group of Afghans, surrounded by swirling dust in the aftermath of the powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Herat, congregates on a mound of rubble. Their collective gaze is fixed on the scene as they assess the disaster's impact Herat, Afghanistan, October 10, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

A group of Afghans, surrounded by swirling dust in the aftermath of the powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Herat, congregates on a mound of rubble. Their collective gaze is fixed on the scene as they assess the disaster's impact Herat, Afghanistan, October 10, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

A lone figure, a man, emerges within the shroud of swirling dust as a silent observer of the devastation following the forceful 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Herat. His contemplative gaze takes in the widespread aftermath, with buildings reduced to rubble, as the city grapples with the profound impact of this natural disaster Herat, Afghanistan, October 10, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

An elderly man, bearing a tired expression, observes the aftermath of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Herat. Amidst swirling dust, construction machines in the background diligently work to clear the debris. Herat, Afghanistan, October 10, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baruto throws beans for luck at Narita temple

NARITA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto invites good fortune by throwing bags of beans during the annual ''setsubun'' festival marking the lunar calendar start of spring at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on Feb. 3, 2010. Grand champion Asashoryu, who had been invited to the event, declined to participate due to a swirling controversy involving reports he was involved in a drunken rampage in January.

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Sorenstam wins Mizuno Classic

HANNO, Japan - Sweden's Annika Sorenstam kisses her cup after winning the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at the Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture to claim the $162,000 first prize with a 13-under total of 203 in the 54-hole event. ''The swirling wind made it very difficult today. I tried to be patient and it paid off,'' the Swedish star said.

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International chocolate festival kicks off in Perugia, Italy

STORY: International chocolate festival kicks off in Perugia, Italy DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the chocolate festival 2. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of a chocolate performance 4. various of stalls selling chocolate products STORYLINE: The 28th international chocolate festival "Eurochocolate" kicked off Friday in Perugia, an Italian city with a tradition of chocolate production. The ten-day event offers all kinds of chocolate products and a variety of activities. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent "This festival has been held since 1994. At the beginning, the festival attracted a small but ardent group of fans, since then it has grown enormously. During the festival, the mist swirling through Perugia is infused with a sweet, warm smell. The organizer will offer a variety of activities including chocolate art displays, chocolate tastings, chocolate performances, and chocolate sculpting."

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Dragon boats celebrate Chinese traditional festival in California, U.S.

STORY: Dragon boats celebrate Chinese traditional festival in California, U.S. DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon boat racing on the Castaic Lake 2. various of cultural performances 3. various of attendees STORYLINE: The third annual Los Angeles County Castaic Lake Dragon Boat Festival was held last weekend, celebrating the Chinese traditional festival, at a site just a short drive north of Los Angeles downtown. Shimmering white tents lined the waterfront, providing shade and refreshments for the hundreds of dragon boat paddlers and attendees from all over California, who converged on or around the Castaic Lake for a festive competition. Visitors to the event were regaled by a variety of cultural performances including Chinese-style singers in silk robes, Polynesian dancers in long grass skirts and headgear swaying to Hawaiian hula music, and Jarabe Tapatio-style Mexican dancers snapping and swirling their colorful skirts t

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Sorenstam wins Mizuno Classic

HANNO, Japan - Sweden's Annika Sorenstam kisses her cup after winning the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at the Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture to claim the $162,000 first prize with a 13-under total of 203 in the 54-hole event. ''The swirling wind made it very difficult today. I tried to be patient and it paid off,'' the Swedish star said.

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Lijiang River

A time-lapse aerial clip shows clouds swirling over the Li River after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, June 1, 2020.

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Lijiang River

An aerial clip shows clouds swirling over the Lijiang River after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, June 1, 2020.

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Lijiang River

A time-lapse aerial clip shows clouds swirling over the Li River after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, June 1, 2020.

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Lijiang River

A time-lapse aerial photo shows clouds swirling over the Li River after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, June 1, 2020.

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Lijiang River

A time-lapse aerial clip shows clouds swirling over the Li River after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, June 1, 2020.

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Lijiang River

A time-lapse aerial clip shows clouds swirling over the Li River after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, June 1, 2020.

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Lijiang River

A time-lapse aerial photo shows clouds swirling over the Li River after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, June 1, 2020.

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Lijiang River

A time-lapse aerial clip shows clouds swirling over the Li River after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, June 1, 2020.

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Lake Chuzenji

The view of Chuguji of Futarasan Shrine on the north bank of Chuzenji Lake. Huts for Buddhist trainees stand along the bank. The Kannondo and the two huts to the left of the torii were destroyed by the river swirling with mud in 1902. Three women and a helmsman are in the boat.==Date:Before 35th year of Meiji, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐20‐0]

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Gamangafuchi deep water at daiyagawa river

Kanmangafuchi is a gorge water created by the erosion of granite from Mt. Nantai by the rapid waters of Daiya River. Hyaku Jizo (Hundred Jizos) stand here. A Jizo stands above the observation post. The site is famous for its rapids and swirling waters.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐18‐0]

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The Hundred Stone Statues of Jizo at Ganmangahara,Nikko

Kanmangafuchi is a gorge created by the erosion of granite at Mt. Nantai by the rapid waters of Daiya River. Hyaku Jizo (Hundred Jizos) stand here. The tea house which stood at the foot of the swirling waters was lost along with some of the Narabi Jizo and Oya Jizo in the flood of 1902. People of the tea house bring tea.==Date:Before 35th year of Meiji, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐19‐0]