Ocean waves are dynamic forces sculpting Earth's vast waters that come in diverse forms and sizes from wind-driven ripples to large weather events, their presence shapes coastlines and impacts marine...
Category: Storms-Tsunami-Hurricanes-Floods
Despite the danger, Whirlpools are a fascinating natural phenomenon occurring in oceans, lakes, and even rivers that can pose real dangers. How Do Whirlpools...
There is a giant whirlpool off the east coast of Africa that is even bigger than previously thought, on average larger than the state of Colorado, satellite data now reveals. What is the Largest...
Any whirlpool that contains a downdraft – one capable of sucking objects beneath the water’s surface – is called a vortex. Whirlpools also form at the base of waterfalls and man-made structures...
A whirlpool is a rotating body of water that is created by opposing currents or if heavy currents flow into an obstacle, such as dams or weirs. In the ocean, some whirlpools can be created from...
Tidal currents can produce giant whirlpools. Some, like the famous Maelstrom off the Norwegian coast, have been known as shipping hazards for centuries. Their destructive power feeds mythology and...