Rogue Wave Floods Ferry Deck, Sweeps Cars Toward Open Sea Open Water Crossing — What began as a routine ferry crossing turned into a terrifying fight against the ocean when a massive wave smashed through the vessel’s open loading doors, flooding the vehicle deck and sending cars sliding toward the sea. The video shows rough water outside the ferry when a powerful surge suddenly rises and crashes inward. Within seconds, white water pours through the open doors, overwhelming the deck and rushing b

These freak offshore waves happen in 1 in 10,000 waves and are double the size of surrounding waves. | ABC Science

When Myths Meet Science: Rogue Waves Explained A rogue wave is a sudden, very large ocean wave that appears much bigger than the others around it. It forms through a process called constructive interference, which happens when two or more smaller waves meet and their crests combine to create one much larger wave. Changes in wind and ocean currents can also push waves together, adding to their size. These powerful waves can rise over 25 meters high and pose serious danger to ships and offshore st

Rogue waves - enormous, spontaneous surface waves in the open ocean - were once the tall tales of sailors. They are waves that reach 2-3x taller than the largest average waves in the area, reaching heights of 75 – 100ft. With the help of a ESA satellite survey, the scientific community now accepts they happen frequently. What causes rogue waves? Support Dianna during her recovery at - https://www.patreon.com/join/physicsgirl http://physicsgirl.org/ http://twitter.com/thephysicsgirl http://facebo

These are the rogue waves everyone is talking about. Scientists now believe they are behind the Bermuda Triangle! Watching this video it’s easy to see why - terrifying in bad weather they can also form on a sunny day. #BermudaTriangle | Science Channel