"That is quite a shocking finding." Scientists issue warning over concerning phenomenon that could cause powerful ocean ...

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A rip current is a channel of water moving away from the shore, commonly caused by breaks in sandbars or obstructions in the water like a pier or the jetty.

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Rip currents can last anywhere from five seconds to five minutes. Gill said to look for those red flags that signal high water hazards, and always swim in front of a lifeguard.

What causes ocean currents? Tides: Though different from currents, tides are one of the factors that causes them to occur. The rise and fall of tides create what are known as tidal currents.

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life-threatening rip currents and high surf to New York and New Jersey shores for the rest of the week, and authorities are advising people to stay out of the water ...

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Longshore currents develop when waves hit the beach at sharp angles. They can make swimming tricky. Here's what to know about them before your next beach trip.

Over 80 percent of lifeguard rescues in the U.S. are related to rip currents. Here’s how to spot their telltale signs—and how to get out of one.

A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet (30.5 meters), onto land. These walls of water can cause widespread destruction and death ...

According to the NWS, rip currents are the number one weather-related killer in the coastal Carolinas, having caused 192 deaths from 2000-2024.