The secret lies in extremely powerful wind vortices, such as tornadoes or waterspouts, which form over bodies of water like lakes, rivers, or the sea. When these vortices develop, they suck up water and everything it contains, including small, lightweight animals like frogs, fish, or insects.

A fire whirlwind or 'firenado' has torn through a sugarcane field in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. Firefighting teams worked to extinguish the flames earlier this month and no injuries were reported.