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Record-Breaking Rogue Wave in Pacific Ocean Measured by MarineLabs Buoy

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Record-Breaking Rogue Wave in Pacific Ocean Measured by MarineLabs Buoy

Here is what the page “Record-Breaking Rogue Wave in Pacific Ocean Measured by MarineLabs Buoy” contains. A massive wave in the Pacific Ocean has been confirmed as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded, according to data from a MarineLabs buoy. The wave, which occurred off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, reached a staggering height of 17.6 meters (58 feet), dwarfing surrounding waves that averaged only 6 meters (20 feet). Rogue waves are unusually large and unpredictable surface waves that can pose serious threats to ships and offshore structures.

This event, detected in November 2020 but only recently analyzed, highlights the importance of real-time ocean monitoring. MarineLabs, a Canadian ocean data company, operates a network of buoys that provide critical wave measurements. The finding is significant for maritime safety and climate research, as scientists seek to understand the frequency and intensity of such extreme events in a changing climate. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.

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