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Corryvreckan Whirlpool Overview
It is one of the largest whirlpools on Earth, and one of the most dangerous water stretches around the British Isles. Corryvreckan is located off the west coast of Scotland between Jura and Scarba islands, and at times, the roar is so loud that you can hear it ten miles away. These currents can reach over ten knots at full strength and produce furious waves over nine meters high.

The particular cause of this is a subterranean spike off the coast of Scarba that causes the Atlantic waves to turn into a giant vortex and create the Corryvreckan whirlpool. Only experienced skippers can navigate these waters and waves during tidal changes. You can see here Golden Eagles, cuckoo, penguins, and Sea Eagles very frequently.
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