Giant wave off the coast of British ColumbiaIt is described as the largest rogue wave in history. In this extraordinary event, the wave that rose to a height of 17.6 meters in a shaman was confirmed by research in February 2022. This finding revealed how extreme rogue waves can be.

rogue states wavesare defined as giant bodies of water that are more than twice as high as the surrounding waves. The first rogue wave was recorded with the Draupner wave observed off the coast of Norway in 1995, which, with its height of 26 metres, confounded scientific models. The wave at Ucluelet was three times as large as the surrounding waves and is therefore considered the largest rogue wave ever recorded.

A gigantic body of water measuring 17.6 meters high was seen in the Pacific Ocean

This incident was documented by research from MarineLabs and scientists continue to work to understand how rogue waves form. Ucluelet and Draupner waves passed without causing major damage, but rogue waves can pose a threat to maritime operations and the safety of human life.

Some ships that disappeared in the 1970s gigantic waves It is thought that it may have sunk due to the In addition, wave heights are expected to increase due to climate change, suggesting that rogue waves could become more frequent and stronger. Scott Beatty, CEO of MarineLabs, emphasizes that such events can contribute to coastal security and play an important role in maritime safety.