The term ‘swift water’ or ‘white water’ is used to describe the state of a river after heavy rains or a dam release.
In Tasmania, this flood state does occur and a sudden deluge can often carry fallen trees and branches with it, causing dangerous obstacles to form. Existing foliage growth and rocks can form additional obstacles. Together with fast, turbulent water waves, rapids and eddies form in the river that are exciting and challenge even experienced paddlers.
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