Colossal North Atlantic Wave Recorded

摘要

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced the highest wave on record: a behemoth that towered 19 meters (62.3 feet, or about five building storeys) above the North Atlantic. Examination of data sent by an automated buoy showed the monster wave rose on Feb. 4,2013, at a remote spot between Britain and Iceland. The mighty wave occurred after a strong cold front came through the area, producing winds up of 43.8 knots (81 kilometers, 50.4 miles per hour). The previous record height for a wave was 60 feet in December 2007, also in the North Atlantic.