Difference between revisions of "Freak wave"
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| − | <div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">( | + | <div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">(''Also called'' rogue wave.) An unexpectedly occurring [[wave]] of great height (and also [[steepness]]), often found to occur where waves meet opposing currents, such as in the [[Agulhas Current]] off South Africa.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">Freak waves are known to cause serious damage to ships.</div><br/> </div> |
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Revision as of 15:16, 20 February 2012
freak wave
(Also called rogue wave.) An unexpectedly occurring wave of great height (and also steepness), often found to occur where waves meet opposing currents, such as in the Agulhas Current off South Africa.
Freak waves are known to cause serious damage to ships.
