Rogue wave

The crest is the highest portion of the wave. The trough is the lowest portion of the wave (the “dip” in between waves). The distance from the trough to the crest represents a wave’s height. The distance between crests represents a wave’s length. The amount of time that passes between one crest and the next …

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Rogue waves have multiple causing factors, including wind, strong currents, and shoreline geography. Due to the nature of the waves traveling so closely together, ships can’t shed water and recover fast enough from the first wave before the others hit. This is what causes the ships to sink. Also, how often do rogue waves occur …

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