HomeUS NewsA look at history, science and climate change US News A look at history, science and climate change December 7, 2022 0 56 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Rogue waves, explained: A look at history, science and climate change- Advertisement - For You News Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel Opinion The Viking Polaris was hit by a rogue wave in the Drake Passage, treacherous waters between Argentina and Antarctica. A rogue wave occurs when it’s more than two times higher than waves around it. Hundreds of them have occurred over the years. But there’s a lot to learn about these waves because they’ve only been confirmed by instruments within the last 30 years. A possible rogue wave sent headlines around the world last week after it broke windows on a cruise ship off the coast of Argentina, killing a woman and injuring four others. Such freak accidents may seem rare, but hundreds have occurred without warning around the world — on cruise ships, cargo vessels, oil platforms and beaches. Story Credit: usatoday.com Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous articleThe unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2022Next articleHow Tom Brady, Buccaneers erased 16-3 deficit vs. Saints for last-second comeback win RELATED ARTICLES US News Trump lags behind DeSantis in NH, a key GOP presidential primary state January 28, 2023 US News Protests after Tyre Nichols video release expected across US January 28, 2023 US News Want to feel 18 again? This tech CEO is spending $2 million on it January 28, 2023 - Advertisment - Most Popular Trump lags behind DeSantis in NH, a key GOP presidential primary state January 28, 2023 Royal magic is waning, but it is still the best option January 28, 2023 Championship Sunday injury report for 2022 NFL season January 28, 2023 Toast the Year of the Rabbit with this ‘sumptuous’ Cognac January 28, 2023 Load more
The Viking Polaris was hit by a rogue wave in the Drake Passage, treacherous waters between Argentina and Antarctica. A rogue wave occurs when it’s more than two times higher than waves around it. Hundreds of them have occurred over the years. But there’s a lot to learn about these waves because they’ve only been confirmed by instruments within the last 30 years. A possible rogue wave sent headlines around the world last week after it broke windows on a cruise ship off the coast of Argentina, killing a woman and injuring four others. Such freak accidents may seem rare, but hundreds have occurred without warning around the world — on cruise ships, cargo vessels, oil platforms and beaches.
