Rogue Waves facts

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"rogue waves" or "freak waves," unexpected and massive waves that sailors have long told stories about, were generally considered to be mythical until confirmed by scientific instrumentation in 1995

how rogue waves form?

Before 1995, scientists believed that rogue waves were nothing more than sailors' myths.

What makes rogue waves especially dangerous?

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what causes rogue waves?

1. While once considered a Sailor's myth, Rogue waves are monster waves that form with little warning, on calm ocean, and are capable of destroying even modern ocean liners. They have been recorded by satellites at 98ft high (30 meters) and hit with 140 psi while modern ships withstand 21 psi.

2. Rogue Waves appear without warning and are extremely huge(ex. 65 feet high) and dangerous. Rogue waves are often steep(cliff like) with very deep troughs. A widely reported phenomenon among sailors for centuries but only recently(30ish years) documented and witnessed with measurable equipment.

3. Lake Superior, largest of the Great Lakes, has been known to produce near-mythical “Rogue Waves”. Similar to those found at sea.

4. A rogue North Atlantic wave broke 67m (220 ft) above sea level, shattering 23 windows and flooding the Eagle Island lighthouse in Ireland. Workers were unable to open the door due to water pressure, forcing them to drill it to drain the tower

5. The Ocean Ranger disaster in which an oil drilling rig capsized off Newfoundland due to rough seas, one or more rogue waves, and untrained personnel. 84 died when their lifeboats were smashed after launch and 3 salvage divers were killed attempting to refloat and sink the rig in deeper waters

6. In the harbor of Santo Domingo a series of yellow Rogue Waves 75 ft (23 m) tall smashed into the American Armored Cruiser USS Tennessee 100 years ago today, Aug 29 1916. The wreck wasn't totally removed until 1938.

7. Rogue waves were thought to be near-mythical until one was recorded in 1995

8. Bermuda Triangle ships Disappearances are due to the explosive release of methane, also known as natural gas, that was trapped in the sediment below, besides the rogue waves, whirlpools caused by the blue holes, and the rocky coral reefs AKA the breakers