Why in the News?
- The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), in collaboration with ISRO, has taken the initiative to monitor and issue op
Rip Currents
- erational alerts on rip currents, ensuring better safety for beachgoers.
AboutÂ
- Definition: A strong, narrow flow of water moving from the shore towards the open ocean, sea, or lake.
- Dimensions:
- Typically 10 to 20 feet wide, though they can be up to 10 times wider in some cases.
- Prevalence: Common along:
- East, Gulf, and West coasts of the United States.
- Shores of the Great Lakes.
- Nature of Risk:
- Rip currents pull individuals away from the shore, not underwater, which can lead to panic and exhaustion in swimmers.
