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Mentioned in 8 episodes
The Wave
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Book • 2023
In 'The Wave', Susan Casey explores the world of massive, ship-swallowing rogue waves.
The book delves into the historical and scientific aspects of these waves, including the 1,740-foot wave that hit the Alaskan coast in 1958.
Casey follows big-wave surfers, such as the legendary Laird Hamilton, as they attempt to ride waves of 70 and 80 feet, and juxtaposes their exploits against the urgent efforts of scientists to understand the destructive powers of these waves.
The book covers various types of giant waves, including those caused by landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic activity, and highlights the intersection of human adventure and scientific inquiry in the face of nature’s ferocity.
The book delves into the historical and scientific aspects of these waves, including the 1,740-foot wave that hit the Alaskan coast in 1958.
Casey follows big-wave surfers, such as the legendary Laird Hamilton, as they attempt to ride waves of 70 and 80 feet, and juxtaposes their exploits against the urgent efforts of scientists to understand the destructive powers of these waves.
The book covers various types of giant waves, including those caused by landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic activity, and highlights the intersection of human adventure and scientific inquiry in the face of nature’s ferocity.
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