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.
As the basketball season winds down, the excitement heats up as another NBA Playoff season kicks off in the battle to win the national championship. This year, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 marks the end of the regular NBA season. Three days later, the 2017 NBA playoffs games are scheduled to start on Saturday, April 15, 2017. The NBA Playoffs feature the top eight teams in each NBA conference all doing battle on the court in a best of seven series against each other.