What is an undertow and a riptide? Are there any other ocean hazards?

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Subject: What is an undertow and a riptide? Are there any other ocean hazards?

Date: Fri Jun 25 14:51:57 1999
Posted by Ulzra
Grade level: 10-12 School: Middletown HighSchool
City: Middletown State/Province: RI Country: United States
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 930340317.Es

Message:


Are malestroms real?  Aside from storms, what other natural sea 
disasters emperil boats or swimmers?

Re: What is an undertow and a riptide? Are there any other ocean hazards?

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