An especially powerful whirlpool is known as a maelstrom; one of the more notable maelstroms is the Moskstraumen, an immense network of eddies and whirlpools off the coast of Norway. Several things can lead to the formation of a whirlpool. Most commonly, whirlpools are caused by the meeting of opposing currents. When the currents are strong enough, they can start to wrap around each other, creating a spiral of rapidly swirling water.
In this May 20, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, left, and minority owner Jeff Cohen celebrate after the Cavaliers won the top pick in the the NBA basketball draft lottery in New York. The 2015 NBA draft lottery will take place in New York on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
When Do the 2015 NBA Playoffs Start? James Harden of the Houston Rockets is one of the NBAâs leading MVP candidates in 2014-15. The last day of the 2014-15 NBA regular season is Wednesday, April 15th. 28 of the leagueâs 30 teams play that day; the only two teams who do not are the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns.