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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.

PHOTOS: Big-Wave Surfing

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
In December 2009, when a super-typhoon spiraled across the Pacific, closing all harbors and beaches in Kalama, Hawaii, Laird Hamilton headed to the water to ride some of the biggest waves. (Benjamin Thouarsd)
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