The Wicked Wave: Recording the Tallest Water Wall in the World

Scientists in Canada have revealed the breaking of a world record by a wave described as "wicked," which reached a height of 58 feet off the coast of Vancouver. The scientists noted that this tall wave shattered the previous record for the tallest water wall in November 2020, according to the British newspaper "Daily Mail." The height of the wave, comparable to a four-story building, was measured by a buoy floating in the ocean, capable of tracking specific movements caused by such fierce currents. According to the scientists, waves of this rare giant size occur about once every 1,300 years. Such waves are referred to as "extreme storm waves" and are typically twice the size of surrounding waves, being unpredictable as they often come from directions different from the prevailing winds or waves in their area. Scientists at "Marine Labs" indicate that such fierce waves pose a significant threat to ships and boats, and the difficulty in predicting their occurrence raises their danger level. Notably, "Marine Labs" has deployed 26 buoys in the oceans around North America to monitor such waves and plans to double this number by the end of the year.