New Delhi: A calm ocean appears beautiful and peaceful, but when it turns fierce, even the most seasoned sailors struggle against its might. There are 50 seas in the world, according to a National Geographic report. However, among them, there is one sea that is considered to be extremely dangerous. Experts claim that even seasoned sailors fear venturing into its waters!
We are talking about the North Sea here. Take a world map and look at the blue expanse between Norway, Scotland, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. There, you will find the North Sea. An Instagram account, Geo All Day, recently posted a video revealing some fascinating and shocking facts about the North Sea. According to the video, many people consider this sea to be the most dangerous of all.
There is no hidden mystery beneath these waters, but the sea here is considered extremely turbulent. Many sailors are even afraid to cross it. The reason behind this is that the warm winds coming from the Gulf region collide with the cold winds arriving from the Arctic. This results in frequent storms in the area. When these warm and cold winds meet, they create extremely strong gusts, along with massive waves. Navigating ships through these waves becomes incredibly challenging.
The water here is shallow, which makes the impact of the winds even more pronounced on the sea surface. Additionally, this region experiences dense fog, reducing visibility significantly. But it’s not just the weather that makes it dangerous—this area is also known for pirates, who hijack ships and loot their cargo.
Apart from all this, this sea route is an extremely busy passage used for trade. Due to its location between several major countries, a large number of tourists also visit this region. The video posted on Instagram has received over 500,000 views, and many people have shared their reactions in the comments.
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