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Just like a land based tornado, the rotational current is far more powerful than the updraft, so you are most likely going to be picked up on the outer current , "orbit" the tornado, and be tossed away. Also the sea water will be rather dangerous around it so you will likely drown.
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∙ 13y agoWhirlpools are caused by underwater currents being forced to rotate, usually by some under-water obstacle. Essentially if you were to fall into a whirlpool, you will be pulled down to the bottom and then carried away by the current (you will probably drown).
If you fall into the water you're basically screwed, though depending upon the strength of the whirlpool you may be able to swim to escape. The best chance of escape is by swimming in the direction of the rotation, but angled slightly outward - this ensures that the whirlpool is giving you all the possible speed it can and hopefully you can swim fast enough to get out.
If you're in a boat, however, you have much better odds. You can use the same principle, but crank the throttle. If this is unsuccessful you can drop your anchor (I know it's counter intuitive but it is proven physics that heavy objects will be thrown from the vortex simply because of how much momentum it can carry).
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∙ 12y agoI can imagine it wouldn't be fun but you tend to get sucked down a good 2 or 3 ft before you even reach the center and once you do reach the center you could sink at a good 60 mph and will be planted at the bottom until it stops. You just better hope the whirlpool ends a few seconds after you get sucked in but if your unlucky enough, you may get sucked into the crack at the bottom sea and there's no way you are getting out so I would avoid circular motions in the water at any time. While you may sense the water twirling you still have a chance to swim away but once the whirlpool forms an underwater tornado like fashion, you better wish you got out there early enough.
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∙ 10y agowhat will happen if you get sucked into a whirlpool
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∙ 12y agoYou would probably end up drowning
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What happens when you mix radium with water?
A violent reaction with the formation of radium hydroxide.
Can whirlpools go through shallow water?
no. a whirlpool is made up of currents and when a vortex (whirlpool's scientific name) reaches shallow water the currents will then release breaking down the vortex.
What happens when you put hydrogen peroxide on substances taken from most biological materials?
A violent reaction of oxydation.
What happens as the ozone depletes?
More of the suns rays will hit the earth at a more violent level and it would get to such high temperatures.
What is a small whirlpool called?
eddy
Mythology a violent whirlpool?
Yes.
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What do you mean by the word NARUTO?
The name 'Naruto' can mean 'steamed fish-paste cake or 'maelstrom' which is a large or violent whirlpool.
What online retailer provides Whirlpool dishwasher parts?
You can go on Whirlpool's website to order specific dishwasher part from your type of dishwasher. You can also go on a website named, "Amazon", and order you parts for your, Whirlpool, dishwasher. Those are to main way to order your parts for your Whirlpool dishwasher.
How do you get to whirl islands?
teach a Pokemon whirlpool and go out on water at Olivine town and use whirlpool by one and go through and go into cave.
What happens when you fall into a whirlpool?
i don't really know you probably have to be in one to find out
Is it better to get a whirlpool tub, or just a large soaking tub?
I would go with Whirlpool for a better thand and the jets.
In Pokemon heartgold what do you do after you get all 16 gym badges?
Well, if you have a Pokemon that knows whirlpool, you can go back to route 41 and go to the mysterious Whirlpool islands.
What way does a Whirlpool go?
which way does a whirl pool go around?
How do you get through dragons den?
you have to have whirlpool and then you go around the stones of the dragons den use whirlpool and make your way to the door
Where do you go when you get whirlpool in Pokemon Silver?
whirl islands
What is the definition of a maelstrom?
The dictionary's definition of a maelstrom is a powerful whirlpool in a sea or river. It can also mean a scene or state of confused and violent movement or upheaval.
