What is Whirlpool?
[[Image:Moggio Udinese Fella 2008 0410 02.ogv|thumb|right|Whirlpools in the Fella near [[Moggio Udinese]], [[Italy]]]] A '''whirlpool''' is a body of [[Rotation|rotating]] water. It is usually produced by [[ocean]] [[tide]]s. A bigger whirlpool is called a [[maelstrom]]. It is also produced by a [[Ocean current|current]] running into an obstacle or opposing currents. == Whirlpools as a threat == Many stories tell of [[Ship|ships]] being sucked into a maelstrom, although only smaller [[Boat|craft]] are actually in danger. If you swim close to it, it will bring you [[underwater]]. You will [[Drowning|drown]] and surface after a few seconds. == Other websites == {{Commons category}}{{Empty section}} [[Category:Bodies of water]] [[Category:Ocean currents]] {{stub}}