Saltstraumen is a strait located in Norway, near the town of Bodø in the Salten region. It is known for having one of the strongest tidal currents in the world, where the water flows through a narrow channel and creates powerful whirlpools and eddies. The tidal current can reach speeds of up to 20 knots (about 37 km/h or 23 mph) during peak flow, primarily caused by the difference in water levels between the adjacent fjords.
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