Surf zone-related drownings and injuries based on lifeguard records in Goa beaches (2008–2020)
The study is based on lifeguard data from 44 Goa beaches over a period of 2008–2020; a
total of 4837 surf zone injury (SZI) cases were analyzed. Calangute reported the highest …
total of 4837 surf zone injury (SZI) cases were analyzed. Calangute reported the highest …
Rip current related drowning deaths and rescues in Australia 2004–2011
Rip currents are a common hazard to beachgoers found on many beaches around the
world, but it has proven difficult to accurately quantify the actual number of rip current related …
world, but it has proven difficult to accurately quantify the actual number of rip current related …
Estimations of rip current rescues and drowning in the United States
BC Brewster, RE Gould… - Natural Hazards and …, 2019 - nhess.copernicus.org
Rip currents are the greatest hazard to swimmers on surf beaches, but due to a lack of
consistent incident reporting in many countries, it is often difficult to quantify the number of …
consistent incident reporting in many countries, it is often difficult to quantify the number of …
Surf zone hazards and injuries on beaches in SW France
Surf zone injuries (SZIs) are common worldwide, yet limited data are available for many
geographical regions, including Europe. This study provides the first preliminary overview of …
geographical regions, including Europe. This study provides the first preliminary overview of …
Preventing beach goers from drowning: analysis of geomorphological and human data to better understand factors leading to surf rescues
Globally rip currents are the primary physical hazard facing swimmers on surf beaches.
However, beach swimmers also face other hazards such as large waves, tidal influenced …
However, beach swimmers also face other hazards such as large waves, tidal influenced …
Identifying rip channels along RK Beach, Visakhapatnam using video and satellite imagery analysis
Rip currents are one of the most well-known coastal hazards on the world's beaches.
Identification and continuous monitoring of these currents are essential for the safety of …
Identification and continuous monitoring of these currents are essential for the safety of …
Environmental controls on surf zone injuries on high-energy beaches
B Castelle, T Scott, R Brander… - … Hazards and Earth …, 2019 - nhess.copernicus.org
The two primary causes of surf zone injuries (SZIs) worldwide, including fatal drowning and
severe spinal injuries, are rip currents (rips) and shore-break waves. SZIs also result from …
severe spinal injuries, are rip currents (rips) and shore-break waves. SZIs also result from …
Monitoring rips, hazards and risk on beaches
Rip currents are the major cause of beach rescues and drowning in beach-going countries.
In Australia they are responsible for 95% of surf rescues and most surf drownings. In an …
In Australia they are responsible for 95% of surf rescues and most surf drownings. In an …
[PDF][PDF] Rip current related drowning deaths and rescues in Australia, 2004–11
B Brighton - Australian Water Safety Conference 2012, 2012 - royallifesaving.com.au
Methods A retrospective search was undertaken for fatal and non-fatal rip related drowning
incidents from the National Coroners Information System (NCIS), SurfGuard Incident …
incidents from the National Coroners Information System (NCIS), SurfGuard Incident …
Comment on" Rip current related drowning deaths and rescues in Australia 2004–2011" by Brighton et al.(2013)
BC Brewster, R Gould - Natural Hazards and Earth System …, 2014 - nhess.copernicus.org
In their article,“Rip current related drowning deaths and rescues in Australia 2004–2011”,
the authors endeavored to estimate the percent of surf beach rescues and drowning deaths …
the authors endeavored to estimate the percent of surf beach rescues and drowning deaths …