In the movie, Poseidon, i'm wondering, how does the rouge wave ever formed, this type of nature's fury is almost science fiction, and why did it happend in new year's eve in such a peaceful sail on the sea, such a giantic wave ever to capsize a passenger ship !!!... or two !!!
2006-10-26 22:15:50 · 2 answers · asked by td321123 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
The phenomenon of freak waves is still a matter of active research, so it is too early to say clearly what the most common causes are or whether they vary from place to place. The areas of highest predictable risk appear to be where a strong current runs counter to the primary direction of travel of the waves; the area near Cape Agulhas off the southern tip of Africa is one such area. However, since this thesis does not explain the existence of all waves which have been detected, several different mechanisms are likely, with localised variation.
2006-10-26 22:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by - iceman - 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volcano eruption (like Krakatoa) is one cause of rogue waves.
2006-10-26 22:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by cooperman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋