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  2. Jun 16, 2024 · A 'rogue wave' is large, unexpected, and dangerous. A rogue wave estimated at 18.3 meters (60 feet) in the Gulf Stream off of Charleston, South Carolina. At the time, surface winds were light at 15 knots.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rogue_waveRogue wave - Wikipedia

    Rogue waves are open-water phenomena, in which winds, currents, nonlinear phenomena such as solitons, and other circumstances cause a wave to briefly form that is far larger than the "average" large wave (the significant wave height or "SWH") of that time and place.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Killer_WaveKiller Wave - Wikipedia

    Killer Wave is a 2007 joint American-Canadian action-thriller TV mini-series, directed by Canadian filmmaker Bruce McDonald and written by Tedi Sarafian, George Malko, William Gray.

  5. Jan 16, 2024 · Also known as a freak wave, monster wave, killer wave, or extreme wave, a rogue wave presents a steep, almost wall-like form that can be daunting and hazardous. These waves have been a source of both awe and fear, representing the untamed and unpredictable nature of the sea.

  6. Also known as freak waves, killer waves, monster waves, or, more technically, extreme storm waves, these surging swells are defined by their unusual height—sometimes reaching as high as 30 meters (nearly 100 feet)—and by their unpredictable nature, typically emerging from a direction unforeseen based on prevailing wind and wave direction.

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  7. Jan 14, 2005 · A violent movement of the Earth's tectonic plates displaced an enormous amount of water, sending powerful shock waves in every direction.

  8. Rogue waves are characterized by their extreme height and steepness. They can appear suddenly and without warning, and are often described as “walls of water” or “killer waves”. They are also known for their unpredictable nature, as they can occur in calm seas or during storms.

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