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rogue wave: a standalone construct

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rogue wave1 CONSTRUCTRogue waveKHARIF · PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

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Physical oceanography

an unexpectedly large surface wave, usually defined as more than about twice the significant wave height of the surrounding sea.

In physical oceanography, rogue wave refers to an unexpectedly large surface wave, usually defined as more than about twice the significant wave height of the surrounding sea. This meaning comes from Kharif (2003) in European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids.[1]

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  1. Kharif, C., & Pelinovsky, E. (2003). Physical mechanisms of the rogue wave phenomenon. European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids, 22(6), 603-634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechflu.2003.09.002

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