#rogue waves

[fuckyeahfluiddynamics]

Seeking Rogue Wave Origins

Rogue waves -- rare waves much larger than any surrounding waves -- have long been a part of sailors' tales, but their existence has only been confirmed relatively recently. The exact mechanisms behind them are still a matter of debate.  (Image credit: S. Baisch; research credit: A. Toffoli et al.; via APS Physics) Read the full article

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Long considered myth, freakishly large rogue waves are very real and can split apart ships and even damage oil rigs. Using 700 years' worth of wave data from more than a billion waves, scientists at the University of Copenhagen and University of Victoria have used artificial intelligence to find a formula for how to predict the occurrence of these maritime monsters. The new knowledge can make shipping safer. Stories about monster waves, called rogue waves, have been the lore of sailors for centuries. But when a 26-meter-high rogue wave slammed into the Norwegian oil platform Draupner in 1995, digital instruments were there to capture and measure the North Sea monster. It was the first time that a rogue had been measured and provided scientific evidence that abnormal ocean waves really do exist. Since then, these extreme waves have been the subject of much study. And now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have used AI methods to discover a mathematical model that provides a recipe for how—and not least when—rogue waves can occur. With the help of enormous amounts of big data about ocean movements, researchers can predict the likelihood of being struck by a monster wave at sea at any given time.

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[holycatsandrabbits]

Hey, y’all, it’s Weird Wednesday! Where on some Wednesdays, I blog about weird stuff and give writing prompts.

Today: Rogue Waves: Oceanic Monsters

Rogue waves are single waves or small series of waves which tower over the surrounding sea. Also called freak waves, they’re not tsunamis, which are quite small at sea and grow large only when they hit shallow water. They’re just monstrous, unexpected waves, up to three times the height of the waves around them. Sometimes they’re generated by a storm, and sometimes by an ocean that’s otherwise as calm as can be.

Early study of rogue waves ran into a problem: according to wave models of the time, a wave so much higher than its neighboring waves was physcially impossible. So despite sailors’ eyewitness stories and ships with damage high above the waterline, rogue waves were thought to be a myth.

Another reason for the disbelief was probably because the best evidence was no evidence at all. The thing about seeing something terribly dangerous on the open ocean is that unfortunately, you may not live to tell about it, and that seems to be the case with a lot of suspected rogue waves. Waves big enough to sink ships did, in fact, sink ships, leaving no one to tell the tale.

And then came the Draupner Wave. 

Check out the blog post for the whole story and some writing prompts, such as: 

The Sinking Dutchman. A whole ship’s worth of people dying suddenly via rogue wave on an otherwise uneventful day would be a good recipe for a ghost story. The ship might reappear on the anniversary of its sinking, (like the Palatine Light), or your story could have a modern ship that picks up a few hundred vintage ghosts every time it passes through certain waters. Might they try to warn the captain or passengers if another rogue wave threatens?

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[iamapan242]

You know the existence of rogue waves is deeply upsetting to me like what do you mean they can justdecide to be 50 feet tall?? No prompting(that we know of) one wave just decides to be that tall and there isn’t anything we can do about it? It’s fucked up really.

[multisnapshott]

The Highest Waves Ever Recorded on Earth: Nature’s Towering Giants

Introduction The vast oceans of Earth are home to some of the most awe-inspiring and powerful natural forces—and among them are waves. While the gentle lapping of waves may soothe beachgoers, the planet has also witnessed waves of unimaginable height and power. From rogue waves rising like watery skyscrapers to tsunamis spawned by seismic events, the highest waves ever recorded showcase the…

[daylerogers]

Change Of Plans

We were on a ferry from the Aran Islands heading back to the mainland of Ireland. These are a group of three islands off the west coast of the Emerald Isle, and we were returning from the largest of the three, Inishmore. It had been raining for several hours, and the wind had started to pick up. A few in our group chose to go to the upper deck to be part of the great outdoors, as we ferried back…

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the people yearn for turn of the century sonic gijinkas

here are my many inspirations

[dakotayounger]

waves - Tame Impala Remix By Miguel, Tame Impala From the album Rogue Waves Added to music worth sharing playlist by Dakota Younger

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2018

[aakhirtak]

Rogue Waves: Scientists Uncover New Secrets

Recent research has unveiled startling insights into rogue ocean waves. Scientists discovered that waves originating from multiple directions can reach heights and steepness previously unimagined. This groundbreaking study was published in the journal Nature, conducted by researchers from TU Delft and partner universities. Dr. Ton van den Bremer, the lead researcher, explains, “When waves from…

[fuckyeahfluiddynamics]

Breaking in Rogue Seas

Many models for forecasting ocean waves simplify the physics by assuming that waves are essentially two-dimensional, like a long breaker heading toward shore. But in the open ocean, waves often come from more than one direction. (Image credit: O. Мороз; research credit: M. McAllister et al.; via Gizmodo) Read the full article

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Rogue Waves

Use the related link post to read Rogue Waves on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/57386920 by oliverh3re Rogue Waves were once thought to be part of sea folklore and mythology. Known for their massive, monstrous and deadly nature, these waves can be frightening phenomenon to the anyone who witnesses them.   Being pushed up against a police car feeling the effects of the quirk cancelling cuffs seep into his veins, constantly getting tighter around his wrist. The sounds of pros, police officers, and civilians screaming and crying out for help or just from pain. The feeling of warm blood dripping out of his nose and ears as it hits the roof of the car. The feeling of cement dust covering his face and clothes while stubble of rock is in his uncontrolled green hair. Even with everything happening his mind stays stuck on one question. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯? Words: 1004, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Underage Categories: M/M Characters: Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki, Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead, Yamada Hizashi | Present Mic, Yagi Toshinori | All Might, Sensei | All For One, Takami Keigo | Hawks, Hero Public Safety Commission (My Hero Academia), Midoriya Inko, League of Villains (My Hero Academia) Relationships: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku, Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead/Yamada Hizashi | Present Mic Additional Tags: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Fluff and Angst, Midoriya Izuku Has a Quirk, Midoriya Izuku Needs A Hug, Bakugou Katsuki Swears A Lot, Bakugou Katsuki is Bad at Feelings, Soft Bakugou Katsuki, Protective Bakugou Katsuki, Overpowered Midoriya Izuku, Mental Health Issues, Hurt/Comfort, Midoriya Izuku Does Not Have One for All Quirk, Slow Burn, Developing Relationship, Anxious Midoriya Izuku, Yagi Toshinori | All Might Being an Asshole, Hurt Midoriya Izuku, Boys Kissing, Boys In Love, Parental Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead | Dadzawa, Neglectful Midoriya Inko Use the related link post to read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/57386920

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can you draw Wave Storm and Jet in Feral forms

As opposed to their regular, domesticated forms

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Updated: Sonic the Hedgehog #69 Preview

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