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How ocean giants are born: tracking the long-distance impact and danger of extreme swells

Big storms can generate ocean swells that travel thousands of kilometres and cause damage to distant coasts. Predicting their paths and local impacts...

10.03.2025 10

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Tom Shand

Anatomy of a wave: what makes the Olympic surf break at Teahupo'o unique – and so challenging

As the Olympics get going in earnest this week, not everyone’s attention is focused on host city Paris. Surf fans are heading to Tahiti, half a...

29.07.2024 10

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Tom Shand