Record-Breaking Rogue Wave Strikes Pacific Ocean in Unprecedented Display

In November 2020, a massive rogue wave off the coast of British Columbia reached a height of 17.6 meters (58 feet), making it the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded at the time. Rogue waves, defined as waves more than twice the height of surrounding waves, were once considered nautical folklore until the first confirmed sighting in 1995. Scientists are still studying how these waves form and are concerned that wave heights in the North Pacific may increase with climate change. Understanding rogue waves is crucial for marine safety and coastal communities.