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What does it take to be classified as a rouge wave

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Rogues, called 'extreme storm waves' by scientists, are those waves which are greater than twice the size of surrounding waves, are very unpredictable, and often come unexpectedly from directions other than prevailing wind and waves.

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Answer: A 'rogue wave' is large, unexpected, and dangerous.

At the time, surface winds were light at 15 knots. ... Most reports of extreme storm waves say they look like "walls of water." They are often steep-sided with unusually deep troughs.

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