Roca Remolino
Roca Remolino (lit. "whirl rock") is a submarine mountain in Chacao Channel, Chile, notorious for being a major hazard for traffic along the channel. Roca Remolino does not show up during low tides. When there are strong tidal currents in Chacao Channel the rock creates a whirl effect, drawing objects to it. Roca Remolino was studied by Chilean Navy officer Francisco Hudson in the 19th century.[1] One of the Chacao Channel bridge's pillars is being built on top of Roca Remolino.[2]
Platform built on top of roca remolino during the ongoing construction of Chacao Channel bridge.
References
- Sepúlveda Ortíz, Jorge (1998), "Francisco Hudson, un destacado marino poco conocido en nuestra historia" (PDF), Revista de Marina (in Spanish): 1–20
- "Comenzó construcción definitiva del Puente Chacao". Aqua (in Spanish). 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
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