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whirlpool, revolving current in an ocean, river, or lake. It may be caused by the configuration of the shore, irregularities in the bottom of the body of water, the meeting of opposing currents or tides, or the action of the wind upon the water. There are no true whirlpools really dangerous to shipping; the Maelstrom, near Norway, and Charybdis Charybdis (kərĭb`dĭs), in Greek mythology, a female monster. Because she stole Hercules' cattle, Zeus hurled her into the sea. ..... Click the link for more information. , near Sicily, are subjects of legend and myth, and Corrievrekin Corrievrekin or Corryvreckan (both: kôr'ēvrĕk`ən) ..... Click the link for more information. , near Scotland, was feared by the sailors of small boats. The Whirlpool Rapids below Niagara Falls are remarkable for their volume and violence, caused by an irregularity in the Niagara River channel. There is also a whirlpool below Victoria Falls Victoria Falls, waterfall, c.1 mi (1.6 km) wide with a maximum drop of 420 ft (128 m), in the Zambezi River, S central Africa, on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border. The falls are formed as the Zambezi plummets into a narrow chasm (c. ..... Click the link for more information. in S Africa. whirlpool a powerful circular current or vortex of water, usually produced by conflicting tidal currents or by eddying at the foot of a waterfall whirlpool [′wərl‚pül] (oceanography) Water in rapid rotary motion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These include installing dispensers containing antibacterial soap in locker rooms and instructing athletes to wash hands frequently, shower before using communal whirlpool baths, and avoid sharing towels, Kazakova says. The bathing rooms offer state-of-the-art equipment, including side-opening tubs for easier transfer, whirlpool baths, and seated showers, with a sense of privacy and soft music piped into each room. In addition to complete bathroom displays, there will be a variety of demonstrations on the latest glass and tile products and a peek at Ultrabath and the Ultra Thermo-masseur, a new concept in Jacuzzis and whirlpool baths. |
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