PERMANENT: -will remain in the same area for months or even years as the permanent nature of the ocean bottom and prevailing conditions change very little. -often accompanied by a hole or gully on the ocean floor with sand as its primary base. May last several hours to months. -depends on conditions. Identifying a Rip: The 5 common Discoloured brown water, due to sand which has been stirred up off the bottom. -temporary in nature for any given location. Foam on the surface, extending beyond the -caused by surf build-up in short period of time, Waves breaking further out on both sides of the rip which increases the volume of water above sea level. Debris floating seaward -intense and relatively short-lived. A rippled appearance, where the surrounding water is generally calm. (surf life saving Australia, 2010) TRAVELLING: -propelled along the beach frontage by a strong littoral current. Type of rips. So, which type of rip is often accompanied by a hole on the ocean floor? ( ask questions to for understanding)
PERMANENT: -will remain in the same area for months or even years as the permanent nature of the ocean bottom and prevailing conditions change very little. -often accompanied by a hole or gully on the ocean floor with sand as its primary base. May last several hours to months. -depends on conditions. -temporary in nature for any given location. -caused by surf build-up in short period of time, which increases the volume of water above sea level. -intense and relatively short-lived. TRAVELLING: -propelled along the beach frontage by a strong littoral current. So, which type of rip is often accompanied by a hole on the ocean floor? ( ask questions to for understanding) Identifying a Rip: The 5 common Discoloured brown water, due to sand which has been stirred up off the bottom. Foam on the surface, extending beyond the Waves breaking further out on both sides of the rip Debris floating seaward A rippled appearance, where the surrounding water is generally calm. (surf life saving Australia, 2010) Type of rips.
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