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This article is hard to read, like most media outlets these days. Why do they run so many scripts, that call other scripts, that call other scripts...? Here's
by photochemsyn 4y ago
This article is hard to read, like most media outlets these days. Why do they run so many scripts, that call other scripts, that call other scripts...? Here's the nutshell anyway, via Firefox + NoScript + Ublock Origin and selectively blocking certain elements:
> "Scientists have since figured out that unlike tsunamis, which are large waves produced by a sudden displacement of water from an event such as an earthquake or landslide, rogue waves form due to a chance combination of wave movements through the ocean."
> "Two main mathematical theories have emerged to explain the wave movements that spawn rogue waves: Linear addition and nonlinear focusing. Linear addition assumes that waves travel through the ocean at different speeds, and when they overlap, they can strengthen into a rogue wave. Nonlinear focusing assumes waves travel in groups and can lend energy to one another, which sometimes spawns a rogue wave."
> "One reason for the uncertainty is that rogue waves are rare. Even now, there’s a dearth of quality tracking data."
For those not at sea in a boat, but walking along a coastline, the practical thing to keep in mind is that just because the ground is dry, doesn't mean a sneaker wave can't come along once an hour, so be careful and keep your eyes on the ocean.
- paulcole 4y ago> Why do they run so many scripts, that call other scripts, that call other scripts...? To answer your question with a question, how much money did you take out of your pocket and give to National Geographic in exchange for reading the article?
- shiftpgdn 4y agoWell since their website is unusable (never mind the fact that a nature magazine has turned to culture war) I won’t be giving them anything.
- selimthegrim 4y agoThe worst part is when you pay for a 12 month subscription and they cancel it after 11 and ask you to renew.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoMostly relevant if if you have small children playing at the beach in an area known for Riptide. Sneaker waves are a big issue if you're doing things like fishing from a Breakwater like tide pooling and don't know how to swim. I think consideration of the environment you're putting yourself into is vastly more important than constant vigilance
- wolrah 4y ago> Sneaker waves are a big issue if you're doing things like fishing from a Breakwater like tide pooling and don't know how to swim. > I think consideration of the environment you're putting yourself into is vastly more important than constant vigilance This is one of those things that blows my mind every time it comes up, both how many people don't know how to swim at all and how many of those people either work or play near water deep enough to require swimming if you end up in it. I get not knowing how to swim if one didn't have access to pools and such in their youth, but if one enjoys waterfront leisure activities or works around bodies of water regularly you'd think it'd be worth spending a few hours learning the absolute basics of not dying if you fall in.
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