New prediction tool gives 2-3 minute warning of incoming rogue waves
Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 07:00
in Earth & Climate
Sailing history is rife with tales of monster-sized rogue waves—huge, towering walls of water that seemingly rise up from nothing to dwarf, then deluge, vessel and crew. Rogue waves can measure eight times higher than the surrounding seas and can strike in otherwise calm waters, with virtually no warning.