Unveiling the Perils of Rip Currents: A Guide to Understanding and Escaping
Definition and Formation of Rip Currents What is a rip current – Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that flow away from the shore, often through breaks in the sandbar. They can move at speeds of up to 8 feet per second (2.4 meters per second) and can carry even strong swimmers … Read more
