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How science explains monster waves

Season 1 Episode 23

About the Episode

Rogue waves - enormous, spontaneous surface waves in the open ocean - were once the tall tales of sailors. They are waves that reach 2-3x taller than the largest average waves in the area, reaching heights of 100ft. With the help of a ESA satellite survey, the scientific community now accepts they happen frequently. What causes rogue waves?

Aired: 04/26/16 | Expires: | Runtime: 5m 49s
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