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Rip Current Awareness Week - June 1 - 7

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:32:57 EDT
Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes. NOAA's National Weather Service and National Sea Grant Program, in partnership with the United States Lifesaving Association, are working together to raise awareness about the dangers of rip currents. Research is also being conducted in order to develop and improve the ability to predict the occurrence and strength of rip currents. Details...

NOAA and the National Park Service team up to educate about rip currents

Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:48:52 EDT
With the summer vacation season here, NOAA and the National Park Service are alerting beachgoers to the threat of rip currents and how to escape their strong and potentially fatal grip. It is the focus of NOAA's national Rip Current Awareness Week, June 3-9, 2007 Details...

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Rip Current Awareness Week - June 1 - 7

NOAA and the National Park Service team up to educate about rip currents

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