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TC Donna Update

TC Donna located over the South Pacific about 337 NM northwest of Port Vila, Vanuatu currently has maximum winds of about 85 knots with hurricane force winds extending outward about 25 NM from the center. Maximum significant wave height is … Continue reading

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Mariner’s Guide to Ocean Waves

There are five types of ocean waves: 1. Wind generated 2. Tides 3. Seiches 4. Tsunamis 5. Pressure induced 1. Wind-Generated Wind-generated waves are the most common waves found on the ocean and are the result from stress on the … Continue reading

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