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A rare tornado tore through the southern Chilean city of Puerto Varas on May 25, 2025, causing widespread damage in a region unaccustomed to such violent weather.

The dramatic event, captured on video by @Krlitozgame, shows powerful winds lifting debris and damaging buildings. The Dirección Meteorológica de Chile classified the tornado as EF-1, citing roof damage and heavy objects being displaced.

Tornadoes are uncommon in Chile, but a 2024 study in Monthly Weather Review suggests they're being reported more frequently, especially under the right conditions. Experts note that strong vertical wind shear during the Southern Hemisphere's cool season, as seen in this case, can trigger such events.

News outlet Infobae reported that the tornado severely impacted local infrastructure and disrupted daily life in the normally tranquil city.

Video credit: @Krlitozgame