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  2. Rip tide - Wikipedia

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    Rip currents can flow quickly, are unpredictable, and come about from what happens to waves as they interact with the shape of the sea bed. In contrast, a rip tide is caused by tidal movements, as opposed to wave action, and is a predictable rise and fall of the water level. [3] The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...

  3. Rip current - Wikipedia

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    A rip current (or just rip) is a specific type of water current that can occur near beaches where waves break. A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore by cutting through the lines of breaking waves, like a river flowing out to sea.

  4. Rip current safety 101: What to do if you're caught in one - AOL

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    Rip currents are caused by the interaction of waves, tides, and underwater topography. When waves break unevenly, the water flows back out to sea in concentrated channels. Undertow vs Riptide

  5. Beautiful, but deadly: The do's and don'ts of swimming in ...

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    Rip current vs rip tide. A wind waves diagram. The terms rip tide and rip current should not be used interchangeably. "A rip tide is a specific type of current associated with the swift movement ...

  6. Rip current safety: What they are and how to help - AOL

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    Hurricane Lee is expected to cause dangerous rip currents and huge waves along the U.S. East Coast. Here’s what to know about rip current safety.

  7. Rip current statement - Wikipedia

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    A rip current statement is a warning statement issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when there is a high threat of rip currents due to weather and ocean conditions. [ 1 ] The statement usually contains some detail about when and roughly where the rip currents are most likely to be forming.

  8. Rip currents can be deadly for beachgoers. Here’s how to ...

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    Rip currents have been measured at speeds of more than 5 miles per hour, which is faster than an Olympic swimmer. They can quickly sweep away even the strongest of swimmers.

  9. Understanding rip currents: How to stay safe if caught in ...

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    One of those dangers is rip currents. According to the National Weather Service, rip currents are the third leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. since 2013 — surpassing both ...