Science of Big Waves

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The organizers of the famous Maverick surf contest have voted that the conditions are right for hanging ten this weekend. The monster waves at Mavericks attract big wave surfers from around the world. But what exactly makes these Half Moon Bay waves so big?

Tags: Big Waves, Grant Washburn, kqed, Mavericks, pbs, QUEST, surfing, waves

Additional Links

• Science of Big Waves - KQED QUEST Flickr photo set
• Quest Science Blog - discuss the Science of Big Waves TV story
• NOAA News: New Sonar Data Helps Explain Why 'Mavericks' Waves are Among Nation's Largest
• Science of Surfing
• Grant Washburn
• California Ocean Protection Council's Seafloor Mapping Program

 

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