Is a waterspout a tornado?

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A waterspout is sometimes a tornado. They are split into two groups: tornadic waterspouts (which are true tornadoes over water) and fair-weather waterspouts (which form differently and are weaker). 

Tornadic Waterspouts

True Tornadoes: These are real tornadoes that either start on land and move over the water, or form from severe thunderstorms over water.
Dangerous: They feature high winds, large hail, and dangerous lightning just like land tornadoes. 

Fair-Weather Waterspouts

Weaker Rotation: These form in calm weather under simple cumulus clouds.
Bottom-Up Growth:
They start spinning near the surface of the water and grow upward, rather than descending from a massive storm cloud.
Short-Lived: They usually fade quickly when they hit land. 

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