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Rogue Waves More Frequent Than Thought

"But scientists are now finding that these giants of the sea [i.e., rogue waves] are far more common and destructive than once imagined, prompting a rush of new studies and research projects. The stakes are high. In the past two decades, freak waves are suspected of sinking dozens of big ships and taking hundreds of lives." - excerpt from the New York Times article, free registration required.

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