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A rip current forms when water breaks through the sandbar and begins to flow back down the sloping ocean bottom. (as a sandbar is growing it can trap water flowing along the shore)
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The heavy waves caused by a hurricane are called rip tides?
While hurricanes can cause rip tides. The waves they cause are generally called "storm surge".
Is hurricane katia coming to VA?
No. Current projections show Hurricane Katia steering away from the U.S. east coast. There will still be the risk of rip currents however.
Do hurricanes cause rip tides?
Yes. Hurricanes often do cause rip tides, though not all rip tides are associated with hurricanes.
How does the uneven heating of earth cause convection current to form?
yes
Why can't sodium chloride conduct electricity in crystalline form?
Ionic compounds are unable to conduct electricity in crystalline (or solid) form because the ions are unable to carry the electric current since they cannot move from their fixed positions. When in a dissolved state, the ions separate and can thus carry the current.
What is a current that travels near and parallel to the shore line?
A current that runs parallel to the shoreline is called a rip tide or rip current.
What is the full form on rip?
The full form of RIP is Resting In Peace
The current that is a serious hazard to swimmers is the?
rip current.
What current is a serious danger to swimmers?
Rip current
What is full form of rip?
RIP=Rest in peace
How does a rip form?
A rip current forms when water breaks through the sandbar and begins to flow back down the sloping ocean bottom. (as a sandbar is growing it can trap water flowing along the shore)
Strong surface current that flows away from the beach?
rip current.
A fast narrow current that moves seaward is called a?
a rip current
Past tense of rip?
The past form of "rip" is "ripped".
Can you swim against a rip current or rip tide and make it back to shore?
No, you should NOT try to you swim against a rip current or rip tide. You will NOT usually make it back to shore. Instead, you should swim perpendicular to the rip. It will carry you down shore, but you'll get to shore safely.
What is another word for rip current?
Undertow.
Name an unseen ocean current which is dangerous to surfers and swimmers?
? rip current ?
