What caused this landspout tornado near Denver? The setup explained

Name: What caused this landspout tornado near Denver? The setup explained
Uploaded: 2025-07-14T20:16:00-0600
Duration: 55 s
Description: A rare landspout tornado briefly touched down in Franktown, Colorado, catching many off guard. But what exactly is a landspout, and how is it different from a typical tornado? CBS Colorado meteorologist Joe explains the atmospheric setup that allowed this unique phenomenon to form along the Palmer Divide.

A rare landspout tornado briefly touched down in Franktown, Colorado, catching many off guard. But what exactly is a landspout, and how is it different from a typical tornado? CBS Colorado meteorologist Joe explains the atmospheric setup that allowed this unique phenomenon to form along the Palmer Divide.