Danger Zone

Large wave.Waves and Storm Surge

Ocean waves are created whenever winds blow over the open water. The stronger and longer they blow, the bigger the waves.

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These waves can crash on beaches hundreds or even thousands of kilometers away from the storms that create them. All tropical cyclones, whether they hit land or not, can create deadly waves and rip currents.

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