Massive tornado sweeps across rural landscape in Requínoa, Chile

On October 26, 2026, in Requínoa, Chile, @Alelopezhevia shared a video showing a large tornado moving across the rural landscape. In the video, a massive, dark funnel cloud filled with swirling dust and debris travels across the area beneath a heavy storm sky, while the scene is captured from a nearby road. According to reports, an EF2 tornado struck Requínoa, south of Santiago, damaging numerous properties, including a local school. The storm also affected residential areas and public infrastructure. Authorities initially reported no injuries as assessments of the damage continued.