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Tasman Sea violently separates Australia and New Zealand

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If you thought crossing a narrow strait would be a calm ride, think again. This stretch of water acts like a furious washing machine of colliding currents, violently ensuring the two landmasses stay completely separated.

Tasman Sea violently separates Australia and New Zealand
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