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What is a rip current?

A strong narrow flow moving away from shore.

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  1. A strong narrow flow moving away from shore ✔
  2. A gentle tide rising along the beach
  3. A wave that breaks far offshore

Why: A rip current is a strong, narrow channel of water flowing away from the beach.

Huh, didn't know that: A rip current is a strong, narrow channel of water flowing away from the beach.

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A rip current can rip you away from shore, so swim parallel to escape.
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Answer: A strong narrow flow moving away from shore. A rip current is a strong, narrow channel of water flowing away from the beach.

  1. Scouting America: Oceanography www.scouting.org/merit-badges/oceanography
    Explain what a rip current is, how to avoid them, and what to do if you are caught in one.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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