[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Rogue Wave Explanation and Simulation

Posted: 12/19/2009 12:46:31 PM EDT

Rogue Wave Explanation and Simulation - Video

Posted: 12/19/2009 1:00:34 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/19/2009 1:12:10 PM EDT

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A similar phenomenon is suspected in sinking the Edmund Fitzgerald in one of the Great Lakes.
-K

Posted: 12/19/2009 1:12:47 PM EDT

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The damage those beasts create doesn't buff out!!!

Posted: 12/19/2009 1:15:08 PM EDT

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A similar phenomenon is suspected in sinking the Edmund Fitzgerald in one of the Great Lakes.
-K

Lake Superior is a real bitch in the winter.

Posted: 12/19/2009 1:42:08 PM EDT

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STORM SURGE The chief engineer of the Stolt Surf took photographs as the tanker met a rogue wave in 1977. The deck, nearly 75 feet above sea level, was submerged.

Posted: 12/19/2009 1:44:01 PM EDT

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STORMSURGE The chief engineer of the Stolt Surf took photographs as thetanker met a rogue wave in 1977. The deck, nearly 75 feet above sealevel, was submerged.	http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/spacer.gif
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Change your underwear time!!!!

Posted: 12/19/2009 1:45:00 PM EDT

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STORMSURGE The chief engineer of the Stolt Surf took photographs as thetanker met a rogue wave in 1977. The deck, nearly 75 feet above sealevel, was submerged.	http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/spacer.gif
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I'd need a new change of pants after hitting that bitch.