How far down do whirlpools go?
How far down do whirlpools go? Whirlpools up to 10 metres (33 ft) in diameter and 5 metres (16 ft) in depth are formed when the current is at its strongest.
What if you fall in a whirlpool?
Smaller whirlpools are generally either currents that can peter out and allow you to escape, or part of water systems that can dash you into rocks and knock you out, or something that can take you into an underwater sinkhole and drown you. But in any case, DO NOT underestimate the force of water.
Can a cruise ship survive a whirlpool?
Most ships can withstand a whirlpool - not something that's in the general design of an ocean going ship. For a small boat it's best to stay out of the way!
Has there ever been a giant whirlpool?
Forming in the waters between Deer Island and Moose Island in Canada, the Old Sow is one of the largest whirlpools in the Western Hemisphere, reaching a diameter of 76 meters. On the coast of Japan, between Tokushima and Hyogo, the Naruto tidal whirlpool can reach 20 meters in diameter and travel up to 12 km/h.
What happens when 2 whirlpools collide?
When the two whirlpools become entwined, their linked tails form a U-shaped vortex under the water, which can hold together for up to six months before falling apart.