Unexplainable Rogue waves
Sep 27, 2023
This podcast explores the mystery of rogue waves, including the baffling disappearance of the MS Munchen. It delves into the science behind rogue wave formation, the recreation of the first recorded rogue wave, and introduces the concept of Crucible Moments in business decisions. It also mentions the Doctorpus Bird War and offers a quick news update recommendation.
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MS Munchen and Rogue Wave Mystery
- The MS Munchen disappeared mysteriously after sending a weak SOS during a storm in the North Atlantic in 1978.
- Investigators suspected a rogue wave caused its sinking, a phenomenon once thought mythical.
Rogue Waves Confirmed Real
- Rogue waves were confirmed real in 1995 with an 85-foot wave recorded hitting the Draupner oil platform.
- This turned the legend into a measurable scientific phenomenon involving sudden, massive waves.
How Rogue Waves Form
- Waves form by wind energy pushing on water, starting with small ripples that grow bigger with stronger, longer winds.
- Rogue waves are much larger than surrounding waves and appear suddenly, defying ordinary wave physics.