🌊 The Maelstrom
Tidal whirlpool in Norway's Lofoten archipelago
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Between Moskenesøya and Mosken islands, Lofoten, Norway
- Peak current speed: Up to 22 kilometres per hour
- Maximum wave height: 10 metres in extreme conditions
- Tidal range: 3 to 4 metres between high and low tide
The Maelstrom is a tidal whirlpool in Norway's Lofoten archipelago that forms where opposing water currents and tidal ...