Unraveling the Mystery of Rogue Waves Through Whimsical Storytelling

Towering walls of water sometimes appear in the ocean without warning or apparent cause. What drives their terrifying power? (First published in 2023)

Guest: Ton van der Bremer, associate professor of environmental fluid mechanics.

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