There are some great surfers vying for gold in Tahiti, but arguably the star of the show is the famous Teahupo'o wave itself. Here’s what makes it special, and why surfers respect its power.
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CSIRO’s RV Investigator plays a huge role in finding and identifying ships that have been lost beneath the waves for decades. Here’s why it’s so well equipped for the task.
An accurate seafloor map can improve oceanographic and climate models, secure marine navigation, inform defence operations, and guide environmental decisions.
Some beaches in the world tend to consistently produce huge waves. Places like Nazaré Canyon in Portugal and Mavericks in California are famous for their waves because of the shape of the seafloor.
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Associate Professor of Climate Science, Brandeis University
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