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The roguest of rogue waves has entered the history books. A four-storey high, once-in-a-millenium wave was documented in November 2020 off the coast of Ucluelet in British Columbia, Canada, and this week was confirmed by scientists as the most extreme of its kind.

Occurring out of nowhere in deep water, often far out at sea, the rogue wave phenomenon was widely considered the stuff of maritime myth until one was caught on camera in 1995. Named Draupner after the Norwegian drilling platform into which it crashed, the 26m-high monster was captured by a laser pointing down from the top of the rig. Suddenly historical mysteries, such as the vanishing of the cargo ship MV Mnchen and its 28-person crew in 1978, had a probable cause.

Shorter than Draupner at 17.6m, the Ucluelet wave was three times the height of its surrounding sea state. As rogue waves are defined in relation to their nearby waves, this makes it the biggest on record.

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown that such waves are growing in size at a rate of about 1 per cent a year, but little is known about whether these destructive forces will become more frequent in future.

Observing the state of the sea in general is difficult, explains Thomas Adcock, a professor at the University of Oxford, because the lack of wave measurements taken beyond major oil drilling regions. The nasty environment makes it expensive to leave measuring rigs out in the middle of the ocean purely for scientific ends. What research into climate changes impact on wave behaviour does reveal, however, is that regular storm surges are a much more fearsome threat than rogue waves.

Sea levels are projected to rise about half a metre by the end of the century, warns Richard Allan, professor of climate science at Reading University, due to warming caused by carbon emissions that have already been released, though up to 1.5m cannot be ruled out if we fail to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ice sheets become unstable.

Half a metre might seem minimal compared to a towering rogue wave, but it would put more than 800 million people living in almost 600 low-lying cities at risk. Coastal communities around the world have already suffered devastation from higher sea levels combined with heavier rainfall in recent years. In 2012 Superstorm Sandys 14-foot wave surged into New York harbour, and in December last year Hurricane Rai caused a combination of landslides and flooding in the Philippines that killed 400 people.

We shouldnt just worry about storm surges but must prepare for them, argues Friederike Otto, a climatologist at Imperial College London. Disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerability, she says, and when hazards become worse because of climate change, vulnerable populations are even more exposed. Reducing poverty and vulnerability is essential, and should include investing in education, governance and early warning systems, she adds.

The upcoming report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN body tasked with providing countries with regular scientific assessments, is expected to highlight these concerns when it is released on 28 February. From species extinction to ecosystem collapse, disease spread and crop failures, all are often made worse by rising temperatures and rising seas.

Where rogue waves produce nightmares that were once distant enough to drift into legend, the destructive power of the ocean is now increasingly close to home.

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A massive cargo ship, responsible for ferrying high-end Volkswagen Group products from Europe to the United States, has reportedly caught fire and is now adrift in the Atlantic Ocean.

Currently said to be smoldering at least one-thousand miles off the coast ofPortugal, the crew of theFelicity Ace(not pictured) has been evacuated while the sweet treasures contained within remain trapped aboard. Included areabout 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys, and a gaggle of Lamborghinis. The remainder of the nearly 4,000 vehicles tucked beneath the the ships 650-foot deck aresaid to be comprised primarily of Audi and VW-branded automobiles. (Read More)

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Deadline: 2-Mar-22

The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is inviting applications that offer Reporting Grants to journalists from around the world to support the production of in-depth reporting on the high seas.

Oceans are the foundation of the blue planet on which live. A vital life support system for Earth, they regulate the global climate, provide significant amounts of protein and serve as a massive carbon sink.

The interaction between the ocean, the atmosphere, and human impacts is altering both the climate and the ocean itself, and the change is intensifying. Yet the reality of what they are facing is not always known or fully understood by citizens or policymakers.

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Please note: For the purposes of this grant, they are not looking for story ideas related exclusively to near-shore waters and coastal issues.

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They expect to award up to 10 grants with an average budget of $1200 each.

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Mattel is headed to the high seas with a tiny pirate and his mateys.

The company has entered into a multiyear global licensing agreement with Paramount Consumer Products for Nickelodeons animated preschool series Santiago of the Seas. Mattel now has the rights to create a full line of toys under the Fisher-Price brand based on the property, including dolls, figures, playsets, vehicles, role-play items, ride-ons, and more. The softlines category will launch this spring.

The line will launch at retailers worldwide this year in time for the shows second season premiere.

The preschool series follows 8-year-old Santiago, his cousin Toms, and a magical mermaid Lorelai as they embark on daring rescues, search for treasure, and keep the high seas safe protecting their home of Isla Encanto. The series debuted in late 2020, and new season two episodes will continue to roll out this year.

This agreement builds on Mattels existing licensing relationship with Paramount Consumer Products, including the propertiesBlaze and the Monster Machines,JoJo Siwa,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,Rugrats,andSpongeBob SquarePants. Mattel is introducing new toys this year for all of the aforementioned brands, including preschool figures, accessories, playsets, toy vehicles, ride-ons, track sets, and more.

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A series of new weather warnings issued earlier today would appear to indicate that the county has not escaped the last blasts of Storm Eunice.

he storm, which caused devastation across the country and claimed at least one life, is yet to blow itself out with fresh forecasts predicting high winds and heavy rain from early tomorrow and into Monday.

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow - Rain warning for Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo that states that persistent rain followed by heavy showers will lead to localised flooding in places.

The warning that kicks in at 6pm today will remain in place until 6pm tomorrow.

Meanwhile, a Status Yellow Wind warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Donegal and Connacht predicts very strong southwesterly winds and some severe gusts on Sunday morning.

These will veer west to northwest on Sunday afternoon and through to early Monday morning.

Strong winds, surge and phenomenal waves may lead to wave overtopping particularly at times of high water, and coastal flooding is possible along coasts, Met Eireann said.

A separate Status Yellow wind warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Tipperary and Waterford has been issued for 11am on Sunday and will remain in place until 9am on Monday.

A Status Orange wind warning for Donegal predicts severe west to northwest winds with some damaging gusts possible on Sunday night.

Met Eireann said that after a wet night with widespread outbreaks of rain, tomorrow will be very windy and wet with strong to near gale force southwest winds and some severe gusts.

Rain will be heavy at times leading to localised flooding, before clearing southeastwards to frequent showers through the afternoon, Met Eireann stated.

Some of the showers will be heavy with isolated thunderstorms and hail is possible.

During the afternoon winds will veer west to northwest and they will be persistent strong to near gale force winds, with severe gusts especially along western and northern coasts, with very high seas also leading to some coastal flooding.

Sunday night will remain very windy with strong gusts in the west and northwest, and scattered showers, some heavy with hail, will be most frequent in the northwest with limited clear spells.

It will be another windy to start on Monday with strong northwest winds, however, winds will ease through the afternoon as they begin to back southwesterly.

It will be a wet start to Tuesday with lingering rain quickly clearing eastwards as scattered showers and sunny spells develop, while Wednesday will be another windy day with fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds.

Meanwhile, Carlow Weather has tweeted: The next storm on latest charts here and name or no name it doesnt look good.

Winds picking up tomorrow and staying strong through tomorrow night before peaking then early Monday morning. Anything that has come loose after recent storms could be finished off by this one.

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Scenes from the coast at Blackpool show heavy seas and coastal flooding from some of the stormiest days dating back to the 1990s, with pictures of uprooted trees and damaged property further inland. Some of the more notable dates include Christmas 1997, January 2007 and November 2010. Do you remember any of these weather events? Get in touch Email

Gales batter Blackpool as ferocious storms hit Britain in January 2007

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Waves invade the promenade near Blackpool Tower, 2005

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The wall at Thompsons Builders & Timber Merchants on Miller Road in Preston, which collapsed in the storm on Boxing Day night, 1998

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Remembrance Service in gale force winds and torrential rain at Blackpool Cenotaph in 2010

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25 picture scenes from storms and high winds which have battered Lancashire going back to the 1990s - Blackpool Gazette