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.
NBA Draft 2016: What time, TV, channel is NBA Draft? Live stream, how to watch online (6/23/16) The 2016 NBA Draft will be held on June 25, 2016, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and NJ Advance Media will provide full coverage. The Philadelphia 76ers have the top pick in the draft, and reportedly will select LSU forward Ben Simmons.