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Monster Waves and the People Who Chase Them

Author Susan Casey studies the phenomenon of 100-foot waves that defy physics.

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Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Rogue Waves and the People Who Chase Them
Every week, ships disappear in the ocean without a trace, and they're not just recreational vessels, according to Casey's research. Large freighters are actually consumed by the ocean a couple of times each month. (Andrew Ingram/The Cape Times)
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