Understanding Rip Currents

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You might have heard them referred to as “undertow” or “rip tides,” but these ocean phenomena are actually rip currents. • Rip currents are narrow currents in the surf zone that move quickly away from shore. • A typical rip current ranges from 50-100 feet wide, and can extend 100 yards or more offshore. It can reach speeds of over 5 miles per hour - that’s faster than an Olympic swimmer! • That makes them dangerous and potentially deadly, and scientists want to learn more about them so we can better forecast when and where they will form - and keep beachgoers safe. • See our full Rip Current Survival Guide at • https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/every-ful... • Original video source: • https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/ripcurren... • Ocean Today is an interactive exhibit that plays short videos on ocean related themes. • Visitors can select from 200+ videos on topics ranging from deep-‐sea exploration, marine species, and restoration projects to hurricanes, oceans and human health, and • climate science and research. These videos are a free resource and are available on our website at https://oceantoday.noaa.gov

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