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Monster waves
Dixon, C. (2018). Monster waves. Sc. Am. 319: 64-67. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0818-64
In: Scientific American. Scientific American, Inc.: New York. ISSN 0036-8733; e-ISSN 1946-7087, more
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Keywords
    Waves
    Marine/Coastal
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  • Dixon, C.
Abstract
    Giant waves up to 80 feet tall arise on only a few shorelines worldwide, such as at Nazaré, Portugal. Scientists have combined real-time wind and water data with models of the seafloor to explain why. They also usethe information to predict when and where the next record waves will break. World-class surfers are flocking to these places for the terrifyingthrill of riding the big one.
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