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What creates rogue waves? In the random environment of ocean waves, several mechanisms give rise to rogue ones. One primary source involves the overlap of multiple waves at the same location and time.

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About 1 in 3 marine heat waves occur below the surface, a new study reports, suggesting these harmful events are more common than previously thought.

Scientists have created a new tool that can give 5 minutes advance warning of a dangerous rogue wave in the ocean.