Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades. These are giant, isolated waves that appear suddenly in the open ocean. These puzzling giants are brief, ...

A new study shines a little more light on the strange mechanics that lead to the birth of rogue waves, and it's less suprising than you might think.

Q. How do waves form? _ Jessi McGovern. A. The wind is responsible for most waves. When the wind is strong, the waves are higher. Earthquakes can also cause tidal waves. But scientists are studying a ...

Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades. These are giant, ...