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The Fastest Tidal Current In American Waters
American waters are home to the fastest tidal current in the country, a narrow passage where tides force enormous volumes of water through at speeds that can reach well over ten knots. The phenomenon draws interest from kayakers, sailors and researchers, who are drawn to the dramatic whirlpools and standing waves it produces.
Why now: Renewed interest in dramatic natural phenomena and marine geography has put extreme tidal currents in the spotlight.
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- The Fastest Tidal Current In American Waters · WorldAtlas
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