Maelstrom, the mighty sea whirlpool

Surely you also remember with fascination the story of Edgar Allan Poe entitled «Descent to the Maelstrom».They say of this phenomenon that it is a whirlwind of impressive magnitude, that drags and catches, and that the sound that rises, already from the distance, bristles the skin of any experienced sailor.

Because that is so.The Maelstrom exists, it is real."A black hole" of the ocean for many and a phenomenon worthy of appear in any marine story, as thought by authors like Poe himself, Julio Verne or Herman Melville.

If you are passionate about these facts where nature, draw with your artisan fingers events between fantasy and the purest reality, discover all the data of the Maelstrom next to us.Can you come with us? The trip, we assure you, is scary...

The Maelstrom, the whirlwind of the devil

The Maelstrom (crushing current), is the name that receives a whirlpool that usually forms in the frozen and inhospitable artistic seas.It is said that there are many boats lost in that point of the sea, engulfed in its fierce torrent to the unfathomable depths of those cold waters, which only the brave dared to cross.

The legend says that communicates directly with hell.The myth created by this natural phenomenon was expanding strongly throughout from all over Europe, in such a way, that just by pronouncing the word Maelstrom there are many who today still feel a small chill.If you ever want to see it in person, you just have to approach in northern Norway, in Saltstraumen, near Bodø.It is an area of great beauty where you can see the fjords and where the ocean qu It is dotted in turn by numerous islands, by narrow corridors where the glacier action has been modeling a complex maze full of dangers for any vessel.

Maelstrom, the mighty sea whirlpool

In this part, many sea currents are usually joined, which, also influenced by the rise and Descent of the seas, strong turbulence originate. The deaths and disappearances of large and small vessels are common throughout history.In a few moments, a violent whirlpool can form where the vortices begin to give round and round, raising a singular quite spectacular roar.Fishermen can seldom defend themselves.Hence, the name "Maelstrom" generates so much expectation.

As you have already deduced, the Maelstrom does not know form in a single area in particular.That complex passage between the fjords and the in conjunction with the strong currents, it is what originates the phenomenon of eddies along this impressive scenario.But even so, it is said that the most dangerous of all usually forms in the passage between the Saltenfjord and the Skjerstadfjord. They are about 3 kilometers long with just over 150 meters wide, where the tide usually rises to four meters high.Impressive.Here two marine areas join causing incredible currents capable of moving more than 400 million of cubic meters of water, every six hours at a speed of 40 kms/h (20 knots).

Maelstrom, the mighty sea whirlpool

The whirlwinds can reach up to 10 meters in diameter and about 5 deep. So, if you get stuck in this part, it is very likely that you end up "swallowed up", getting, as the legend says, a direct ticket To hell, how can we not fear the dark legend of the Maelstrom?

But be quiet.Today the Maelstrom no longer takes any life.All the opposite.Today, the Maelstrom is a tourist attraction. The times of the tides are known and it is known perfectly at what time the eddies will take place, and there are many, many tourists who travel to this inhospitable area of Norway, to see in person the famous phenomenon.The same one who so masterfully described us Edgar Allan Poe.

Maelstrom, the mighty sea whirlpool

Would you also go see it in person? While you decide, we leave you with another impressive marine phenomenon: Thor's well, the door at the bottom of the sea.

Image: Alf Storm

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