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The Great Lakes are powerful. Learning about ‘rip currents’ can help prevent drowning
To ensure a safe trip to the beach, seek out information about rip currents and other surf hazards in the Great Lakes.
Earth.com4h
Massive tsunami swept tree resin and amber from an inland forest out into the seabed
Geologists discover that a huge prehistoric tsunami carried amber from coastal forests to deep waters in Japan 115 million ...
Science News5h
Deep-sea mining could start soon — before we understand its risks
The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.
Travel + Leisure5h
This Portuguese Town Has the Largest Surfing Waves On the Planet—With 100-foot-tall Waves Recorded
Once a quiet fishing village, Nazaré, Portugal, is home to some of the world's largest rideable waves, reaching up to 100 feet. Learn more about this destination, what causes these massive waves, and ...
How the wind shapes the waves: Laser measurements reveal previously hidden interactions above the ocean
An international research team led by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has, for the first time, succeeded in visualizing and ...
Wake-enhanced boating is an increasingly popular form of water recreation in Wisconsin, but it has led to divide among lake users
Wake boats are power vessels with large engines, often 500 horsepower, and special features such as water-filled ballast tanks designed to increase displacement and create larger than normal waves for ...