Naruto tidal currents under the Awaji-Naruto expressway, Naruto, Japan
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5000 x 3333 px | 42.3 x 28.2 cm | 16.7 x 11.1 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
24 November 2015Location:
Under the Onaruto Bridge, Naruto, Shikoku Island, JapanMore information:
A 1.3 km narrow passage joins the Pacific Ocean with the Inland Sea between Naruto on Shikoku Island and Awaji Island. The waters rush through between low and high tides at speeds up to 15-20 km/hour. When conditions are right a large whirlpool forms in the middle of the passage. The current in the strait is the 4th fastest in the world and it is a popular tourist destination. The Awaji-Naruto Expressway passes over the strait.