Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Annual Tidal Wave In China



Annual Tidal Wave In China

Tidal bore engulfs hundreds of tourists on the banks of the Qiantang River in China

Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
Thousands of tourists flock to the banks of the Qiantang River in Haining, Zhejiang Province in China to watch an annual natural phenomenon. Every year a tidal surge creates a huge wave that charges up the Qiantang River with the largest reaching a height of 29.5ft, according to local media


Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
Despite warnings from the police to keep well back from the river bank, many ignored the advice and ended up being swept away by the wave


Dozens injured by huge tidal bore wave on the Qiantang River, Zhejiang Province, China
One local television journalist was broadcasting a piece-to-camera when the wave engulfed her...


Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
...and her cameraman


Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
Tropical storm Nanmadol made landfall in southern China bringing heavy rain, strong winds and high tides


Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
A tidal bore is a natural phenomenon that can occur when there is a high spring tide. The natural 'funnel' shape of the river forces the incoming tide to form a wave (or waves) that travel up the river against the direction of water flowing out to sea


Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
Tourists waiting for the wave

Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
Thousands of locals and tourists crowd the banks to watch the event


Dozens injured by huge tidal bore wave on the Qiantang River, Zhejiang Province, China
Some dare to bring their vehicles close

Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
A woman attempts to outrun the flooding wave


Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
These tourists seem to be enjoying 

Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
The bore breaks over the banks of the river


Dozens injured by huge tidal bore wave on the Qiantang River, Zhejiang Province, China
At least 20 people were hurt as they were swept along by the wave


Dozens injured by huge tidal bore wave on the Qiantang River, Zhejiang Province, China
Helping a fallen tourist

Chinese people are swept by huge waves while watching tides of Qiantang River at a dike in Haining, Zhejiang Province of China
They can only be described as deredevils

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