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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Dangerous Rogue Waves Aren't RandomThey're Predictable

Converging wave trains can produce distinct interference patterns that amplify a single rogue wave, making extreme waves potentially forecastable.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientist claims to finally solve mystery of the Bermuda Triangle

Instead, Dr Boxall says that the Bermuda Triangle's record of disappearances is due to 'rogue waves'. Otherwise known as extreme storm waves, these are unpredictable walls of water that can reach twice the height of the surrounding waves. Towering up to 100 feet (30 metres) in the air, rogue waves are abnormally steep and can hit unexpectedly from directions other than the prevailing wind and waves.
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