Waves Photo: Fox Adam Fox Coastal Carolina University
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Rogue Waves 1980 (South Africa) - The Esso Languedoc was hit by a rogue wave off. The starboard masts reach 25m above sea level The Stolt Surf (a tanker). The wave submerged the deck, which was 75 feet above sea level May reach 30m in height May reach 30m in height Not well understood Not well understood 1995 (Norway) – The Draupner oil rig was hit by a 20m rogue wave. Laser sensors were able to precisely measure the wave.
Tide is a Wave Tide is a wave, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun Tide is a wave, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun Influenced by position of moon and sun and by shape of the coastline Influenced by position of moon and sun and by shape of the coastline Photo: Fox
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Generating Electricity from Tides Tides are a newly emerging source of sustainable energy Tides are a newly emerging source of sustainable energy Predictable, Consistent Predictable, Consistent Lots of water movement means lots of potential energy Lots of water movement means lots of potential energy
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