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2007-03-09 11:42:48 · 3 answers · asked by Kelsey 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
A natural whirlpool is caused by tides. The most powerful whirlpools are generally regarded to be the Moskstraumen and Saltstraumen, in Norway.
2007-03-09 12:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by Neilos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural Whirlpools
2016-11-07 09:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two main kinds: (1) in turbulent rivers and (2) in tidal pathways of oceans. Links to type 2 below.
Here's a link to an article about one of the largest natural whirlpools, off Scotland: http://heritage.scotsman.com/myths.cfm?id=630222005
"caused by the intersection of tidal pathways which collide undersea round a 200-metre pinnacle of rock. Water rushes upwards causing enormous waves to rise up in the middle of the Sound of Jura and, if conditions are right, the whirlpool bursts into action".
Japanese whirlpools originating from tidal eddies:The rapid current which flows through The narrow Naruto Strait makes the whirlpools more than 20 meters in diameter during spring tide.":
http://www.tokushima-kankou.or.jp/foreign/english/naruto/naruto.html
http://133.31.110.195/D/inetpub/wwwroot/www/text-English/page-07/page-07-02birth.htm
"One of the most dramatic demonstrations of the power of the tides is found in the Western Passage of the Passamaquoddy Bay towards the mouth of the Bay of Fundy. “Old Sow” is the largest whirlpool in the western hemisphere, the second largest in the world - second only to the Maelstrom Whirlpool of Norway. "
http://www.bayoffundy.com/oldsow.aspx
Article on whirlpools by Simon Winchester in the Smithsonian magazine: http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/issues/2001/august/journeys_feature.php
2007-03-09 12:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by luka d 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋