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  "textContent": "A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Assateague State Park, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.\n\nPark technician Will Gabeler captured video and photos of the funnel, which the agency shared on its Facebook page.\n\nOfficials said the waterspout was spinning offshore and moving away from land, posing no threat to the coastline.\n\nThe National Weather Service says waterspouts are similar to tornadoes but form over water rather than land. They are generally grouped into two types: Fair Weather waterspouts and Tornadic waterspouts.\n\nFair Weather waterspouts typically develop in calm conditions, while tornadic waterspouts form from severe thunderstorms and can be stronger and more dangerous.",
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