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the foamy surface of the ocean
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Waves in Motion

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The Anatomy of a Wave

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a large storm wave crashes over a lighthouse at the end of a pier
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Storm Waves Strike

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Waves Rolling

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Hurricane Katrina
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Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones

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Hurricane Storm Surge

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The Ocean Drilling Vessel Chikyu

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Wavechasers and the Samoan Passage

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After the Japanese tsunami in 2011 over 280 Japanese species floated to the West Coast of the United States on marine debris. 
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Invasive Species Hitch a Ride on Tsunami Debris

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Fujiwhara Effect

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The formation of a hurricane is complicated, but basically, it depends on three factors. First, you need warm water, at least 80 degrees. The second ingredient is moist air. And finally, there needs to be converging winds for a hurricane to
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Where Do Hurricanes Get Their Strength?

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Tsunami Science

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