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Angel Rising- click here for enlargement

Angel Rising

The name of this piece is derived from the first Image of the triptych progression as you can see the shape of a human figurine complete with wings and face. This is located inside the vortex of the giant waterspout.

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The Cloud- click here for enlargement

The Cloud

This cloud formation preceded one of the largest waterspouts ever documented.

Smoke on the water- click here for enlargement Smoke on the Water
Wind Tunnel- click here for enlargement Wind Tunnel

Bowl- click here for enlargement

Bowl

Sun Showers- click here for enlargement Sun Showers
Fantom- click here for enlargement Fantom

Top- click here for enlargement

Top

This photo represents the final collapse of the giant waterspout as it returns to Lake Tahoe. The base is estimated 175 feet across.

SuperCell- click here for enlargement SUPERCELL

Spin- click here for enlargement

Spin Cycle

Note the large bubble of water traveling up the waterspout, appearing as if it were being swallowed by the twister. The approximate size of the bubble, is that of a small boat .

Water Baby- click here for enlargement
Water Baby

Long Spout- click here for enlargement

Long Spout

This photo appears to be the longest of the series.

Spike- click here for enlargement

Spike

Weak- click here for enlargement

Weak

The giant waterspout is breaking up and collapsing into the lake.

Twins- click here for enlargement

Twins

Note the double twisters

Tight Rope- click here for enlargement

Tight Rope

Tasmanian- click here for enlargement

Tasmanian

 Twister II- click here for enlargement

Twister II

This magnificent photo, has allowed us to see inside the vortex of the twister. The base of the spout is about 250 to 275 feet in diameter. The perfect lighting conditions, clarity of Lake Tahoe, and weather conditions were in synchronization at this precious moment in time.

Sun Spout- click here for enlargement

Sun Spout

The sun was directly behind the waterspout allowing the lighting conditions for a perfect day of photography.

Strike- click here for enlargement

Strike

The majestic appearance of this formation gives up the appearance of a lightning strike to the Lake of the Sky.

Low Ceiling -Click here for enlargement

Low Ceiling

Miss September- click here for enlargement

Miss September

Lake Tahoe was mysteriously calm, although the sky was stormy.

Vapor Lock- click here for enlargement
Vapor Lock

Light- click here for enlargement

The Light

This was captured at high noon on the same day, this formation represented the end of the mysterious event on Lake Tahoe.

Moonlight Twister

Night Twister Video Clip

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November 29,1999 at 10:30pm. This Twister appeared in front of the moon across the ridge tops of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Winds were clocked at 80 mph. DVD+

Clip of  waterdevil on Lake Tahoe

 Water Devils 1 & 2
Approximately 50 feet across and enough force to turn a boat in its wake.
Video Footage filmed on Lake Tahoe:
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2010 Spout Formation

Lake Tahoe was mysteriously calm, although the sky was stormy.

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Rainbow to Spout Formation

Rainbow birthing the Water Spout.

Articles about Tahoe Twisters can be seen in these publications:

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Terre Sauvage

Le Magazine of Grandeur Nature

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Table of Contents

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WeatherWiseMagazine

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Waterspout Article

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American Metorological Society

 

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American Scientist

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Ultimate Book of Meterorological Events

THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF METEOROLOGICAL EVENTS

Accord publishing 2008

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Tahoe Beneath The SURFACE   by Scott Lankford 

Hay Day Book publishing 2010 ~~ at a book store near you.