Tamarama beach, Australia. Photo source: ©© Tigitogs
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Researchers in Australia have declared treacherous ocean currents the nation’s deadliest natural hazard ahead of bushfires and floods.
The Australian mainland is blessed with 11,000 beaches, but it is estimated that at any given time, there are 17,500 rips at work around the coast…
Rip currents are the greatest hazards on most beaches, A Youtube Video (Uploaded 08-29-2010)
This national award-winning video shows what they are, how to spot them, what to do if you get stuck in one, and the different types of rips.
Break the Grip of the Rip®, NOAA
How Rip Currents Work, by Tom Harris (Uploaded 08-29-2010)
In this article, we’ll find out what causes rip currents, how you can recognize them and what you should do if one takes you out to sea…
Learn More About Safety And Rip Currents; Coastal Care
Australia: Paraglider Snaps Rip Current Vortex, (Uploaded 05-12-2013)
Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water. Moving at speeds of up to eight feet per second, rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer.
