'Rogue waves' can be 65 feet tall, but they aren't 'freak occurrences,' data from North Sea reveals

18 Year Study Reveals Truth of Where Giant Rogue Waves Come From

Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades.

'Rogue waves' can be 65 feet tall, but they aren't 'freak occurrences,' data from North Sea reveals

Researchers have used lab models to study how rogue waves form, but these don't always transfer over to the natural world.

My research team used 18 years of sea wave records to learn how destructive ‘rogue waves’ form – here’s what we found - Tech and Science Post

Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades. These are giant, isolated waves that appear suddenly in the open ocean. These puzzling giants are brief, typically lasting less than a minute before disappearing. They can reach heights of 65 feet (20 meters) or greater and often more than twice the height of surrounding waves. Once a nautical myth, rogue waves have now been observed around the world. Because…