Rip currents are major coastal hazards
Eighty percent of lifeguard rescues are caused by rip currents Rip current frequently occur in surfs Beaches are the most preferred recreational sites for many Americans Limited knowledge concerning rip currents is the major cause of drowning Long-shore variation in wave height is the major cause of rip currents Superposition of various waves trains can also cause rip currents Geological engineering structures along shores and beaches also cause rip currents The magnitude of rip currents increase with rising wave heights Common terms used to describe dangerous currents include, rip current, undertow and riptide Rip currents may measure 10 meters ...
