Whirlpool in a water tank reveals long-predicted wave turbulence

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When water drains from a bathtub, a whirlpool often forms above the drain, and its narrow core can start to wobble and twist.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:20:09 UTC.

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