The wave: in pursuit of the rogues, freaks, and giants of the ocean
Casey, Susan
Anchor Books
New York
monographic
Open WorldCat Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory
Non-fiction Journalistic & Lifestyle
English
cwrc:e5f6a997-8ebe-40e3-8c9d-4d30941c2a7d
2018-09-05T23:33:38.371Z
Traces the recent discovery of physics-defying ocean waves at heights previously thought impossible, describing the efforts of the scientific community to understand the phenomenon, the pursuits of extreme surfers to ride these waves, and the destructive capabilities of tsunamis.