2007-03-01 07:43:41 · 3 answers · asked by astrowulf2002 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
There is no effect at all a foot or so below the surface. There is some turbulence in the water in the vicinity of the vortex strongest winds, but that is all.
2007-03-01 09:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are not using scuba and about 100 feet down or better, they will spin round and round in a vortex of water and gases. Difficult to float, swim or breathe. If lucky they might be thrown out toward more stable water.
If the funnel is very strong and the hapless swimmer is near the surface they will be mauled and severely damaged, possibly picked up into the funnel and redeposited somewhere from a height.
I have heard about raining frogs and fishes but not humans. I think quite a few humans have died this way, mostly at sea. Especially the curious who got too close. Sleeping sailors on small boats would be second.
Most Captains of Larger Vessels steer clear, having heard that old and bold are mutually exclusive. They also hate fixing things at sea whenever possible to avoid....
Water with bubbles in it does not support ships either. More about this known to captains in Black Sea area.
2007-03-01 08:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by Ursus Particularies 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending on how big the water spout is and how deep it goes you could get sucked up into the air
2007-03-01 07:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by jim m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋