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River Dynamics - Rafting - Frostburg

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Eddys:<br />

• Formed behind an<br />

obstruction (e.g. rock,<br />

bridge abutment, etc.<br />

• Current fills in void<br />

behind the rock<br />

• Eddie line occurs<br />

where the two<br />

currents interface<br />

(see parts on next slide)<br />

• Current flows out<br />

rear of eddy.<br />

<strong>River</strong><br />

Right<br />

<strong>River</strong><br />

Left<br />

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