The Largest Waves in the Sea Aren’t at the Beach
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By , on August 5th, 2012 6 comments   Environmental Sciences, Scientist!, Weather   , , , ,  

I am very excited to introduce Kim Martini as guest blogger here at DSN. Kim is a physical oceanographer working at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and as the post reveals below is interested in deep-ocean waves. You can find her on Twitter at @rejectedbanana. Make sure to comment below and welcome her to . . . → Read More: The Largest Waves in the Sea Aren’t at the Beach

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Must-watch video on rip currents
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By , on June 22nd, 2012 2 comments   Pictures and Movies   , , ,  

If you’re going to the beach this summer, please watch this video on recognizing and avoiding rip currents. It’s a critical practical guide AND a great explanation of the physical oceanography of beaches and waves. This is especially important for my U.S. west coast peeps, since our strong waves lead to strong rip currents – . . . → Read More: Must-watch video on rip currents

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