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[massive whirlpool] scientists have it all pegged – not

Photo: CSIRO

A mysterious whirlpool 200 kilometres across and 1000 metres deep has developed off the coast of NSW, dragging down the sea surface by almost a metre, diverting the ocean current and chilling Sydney beachgoers. The centre is 100 kilometres from the coast and could stay there for several months.

CSIRO satellite oceanographer Dr David Griffin said that, while cold-water eddies regularly appeared off Sydney, scientists knew very little about what causes them or the influence they have in the Tasman Sea ecosystem.

Just thought you might like to know that the scientists have it all under control, as they have with climate change – not.

March 14, 2007 - Posted by jameshigham | ocean, science, whirlpool | | 2 Comments

2 Comments »

  1. Damn global warming!

    Comment by Lord Nazh | March 14, 2007 | Reply

  2. It is caused by the resident vacuum just inside Kirribilly House who is about to retire. Mother nature is telling Australia he sucks. But of course scientists have been saying this for years.

    Comment by Jonno | May 19, 2007 | Reply


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