The ocean's terrifying secret: the science of rogue waves
In short: For centuries, massive walls of water were dismissed as maritime myth. This video explores the real science behind rogue waves, examining how these colossal forces form and why they pose such a deadly threat to even the largest ships.
Once relegated to the realm of legend, rogue waves are now understood as powerful, unpredictable phenomena of the open ocean. The video investigates the mechanics behind these giants, uncovering how they can capsize massive vessels and the physical processes that allow such immense walls of water to emerge.
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