- The Viking Polaris was hit by a rogue wave in the Drake Passage, treacherous waters between Argentina and Antarctica.
- A rogue wave occurs when it’s more than two times higher than waves around it. Hundreds of them have occurred over the years.
- But there’s a lot to learn about these waves because they’ve only been confirmed by instruments within the last 30 years.
A possible rogue wave despatched headlines around the globe final week after it broke home windows on a cruise ship off the coast of Argentina, killing a lady and injuring 4 others.
Such freak accidents could seem uncommon, however lots of have occurred with out warning around the globe — on cruise ships, cargo vessels, oil platforms and seashores.
