Life comes in cycles, therefore the weather comes in cycles, no global warming...scientists can argue all they want, but as long as the world stands, there will be seasons, even though they may be harsh, or not as harsh as before, there will always be seed time and harvest. And there still is. There are the conspiracy theorists that say it could be the governments of the world that want to try to play God and "control" the weather... who knows. One never knows, does one?
Rogue waves : from maritime folklore to scientific fact
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Rogue waves : from maritime folklore to scientific fact
For centuries, tales of enormous, unexpected waves were dismissed as mere sailor's yarns. However, the scientific community's perspective changed dramatically on New Year's Day 1995. On this date, a massive 26-meter (85-foot) wave struck an oil-drilling platform off the Norwegian coast, defying all existing wave models. This event, known as the Draupner wave, marked a turning point in our understanding of rogue waves. Since then, numerous rogue waves have been documented, including occurrences in lakes. Scientists define a rogue wave as any wave more than twice the height of surrounding waves.
The impact and future of rogue waves
While the Ucluelet and Draupner waves fortunately caused no severe damage, rogue waves pose significant threats to maritime operations, offshore structures, and even coastal communities. Some speculate that these monstrous waves may be responsible for unexplained shipwrecks and disappearances at sea.
The potential dangers of rogue waves are further compounded by the effects of climate change on our oceans. A 2020 study predicted that wave heights in the North Pacific are likely to increase due to global warming, suggesting that the Ucluelet wave's record may not stand for long.
This alarming trend is part of a broader pattern of environmental changes affecting our planet, including :
・The record-breaking size of the ozone hole
・Surging methane emissions exacerbating global warming
・Extreme heatwaves affecting various regions worldwide
Rogue waves : from maritime folklore to scientific fact
For centuries, tales of enormous, unexpected waves were dismissed as mere sailor's yarns. However, the scientific community's perspective changed dramatically on New Year's Day 1995. On this date, a massive 26-meter (85-foot) wave struck an oil-drilling platform off the Norwegian coast, defying all existing wave models
The impact and future of rogue waves
While the Ucluelet and Draupner waves fortunately caused no severe damage, rogue waves pose significant threats to maritime operations, offshore structures, and even coastal communities. Some speculate that these monstrous waves may be responsible for unexplained shipwrecks and disappearances at sea.