Winds above the seas surface travel at fast rates and have energy that can be transferred. When friction between the wind and the oceans surface have enough energy it creates waves that can travel long distances and hit land. When multiple waves pile up, they can form rip currents that can be very dangerous. The islands of Fiji can have hazardous currents around them that make for dangerous swimming conditions. Unfortunately for beach goes, rip currents may not have any warning signs. Most people do not realize there is a rip current until they find themselves caught in one. It is said that if you get caught in a rip current that you should swim on a diagonal so you can escape the powerful currents.
Sea-level changes are a consistently changing all over the world. In Fiji, the sea-level has been on the rise. In villages in Fiji, farms have been flooded as well as about 30 homes relocated because of the change in sea-level. The country has spent $879,000 moving these homes and the village owners.
The sea level rise will be a big issue next week! I was surprised to see rip currents are a big hazard. I guess the tourism brings a lot of people and some might not be aware of how dangerous they can be..
ReplyDeleteWith sea levels on the rise. I also think that countries like Fiji and El Salvador should really contemplate the possibility of moving homes and businesses back from the coastal shores. Furthermore, if they do not take action soon then future losses are only a matter of time. Good Post.
ReplyDeleteI have been in a rip current before when surfing here and it is very scary. I didn't know that they relocated homes, it's unfortunate that the flooding is that intense....
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