Rogue Wave April 2024. An expedition to the southernmost waters encircling antarctica has discovered that wind drives the formation of colossal rogue waves, and that these unpredictable waves occur more frequently than scientists had previously. This toronto island outdoor exhibition of installation art will run on the ground on ward’s and algonquin islands, from september 15 to october 20, 2024.
Rogue waves can reach up to 30 metres high and swamp ships in their path, and climate change could make them more frequent and powerful. Researchers from the university of melbourne have discovered in antarctica’s southernmost waters that wind plays a significant role in the formation of massive rogue waves, which are more common than previously thought.