Johannes Gemmrich, a physicist from the University of Victoria, emphasized the significance of this event : "Proportionally, ...

This extraordinary occurrence has captivated scientists and marine enthusiasts alike, sparking renewed interest in the study of rogue waves. The Ucluelet wave’s significance lies not just in its ...

This aerial view shows a surfer catching a wave at Mavericks Beach in Half Moon Bay, Calif., in December 2023. A rogue wave is characterized as one that's 2.2 times larger than the average wave ...

The four-story wall of water was finally confirmed in February 2022 as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded at the time. Such an exceptional event is thought to occur only once every 1,300 years.