Freak Waves - Danger to shipping industry?

[bigjohn2441]

Freak Waves - Danger to shipping industry? *VIDEOS*

This is a topic that is of much interest to me that most people dont know about, or dont give a shit about

imagine being on this ship:

Waves that happen in the mid-ocean that come out of nowhere that can be over 100 ft tall. Here is part 1 of a 5 part series on these waves:


YouTube - Freak Waves part 1/5 [Commented by TOHID]

pretty interesting stuff. seems to be a pretty big threat to shipping, as they are pretty common as it turns out. i've seen a couple recent stories of big ships being sunk or severely damaged due to this.

if you've ever heard of / watched the show deadliest catch. this is the only known footage of one of these waves. scary stuff.

YouTube - Rogue Wave Full Version XVID

hopefully these videos work. im at work so i cant watch them.

 

[bigjohn2441]

an old NY times article on them:

Rogue Giants at Sea - New York Times

 

[deep]

an old NY times article on them:

this has been around since men first built sea-faring vessels

these waves are probably the basis for many 'sea monster' stories

 

[bigjohn2441]

This is a topic that is of much interest to me that most people dont know about, or dont give a shit about

i guess i was right about this

 

[coolian2]

what do you propose we do, shut down the oceans?

 

[clarityat3am]

I think we should pull out the drain stopper!

I did enjoy watching those videos though. I got to feel geeky and forget that my day sucked. Thanks!

 

[bigjohn2441]

what do you propose we do, shut down the oceans?

no, i just thought someone might find it interesting, sorry