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The Ominous Ocean - Rogue Waves, Rip Currents and Other Dangers Along the Shoreline and in the Sea (Paperback)
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The Ominous Ocean - Rogue Waves, Rip Currents and Other Dangers Along the Shoreline and in the Sea (Paperback)
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Loot Price R573
Discovery Miles 5 730
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The oceans cover 71% of the planet, and pose a myriad of hazards to
everyone from blue-water sailors to the casual beachcomber. From
rip tides to rogue waves, the possibilities for some water-borne
calamity seem endless, but in most cases a deadly outcome can be
avoided or at least mitigated by having a better understanding of
the risks involved. This book presents cautionary tales of the most
dangerous aspects of oceans encounters, including hazardous sea
life such as sharks and rays, the power of the tides, and high seas
that can engulf an entire fleet of naval vessels. In each case the
author provides actual examples of various ocean phenomena and the
people who either survive or succumb to them, from competitive
big-wave surfers to the passengers and crew of the ocean liner
Queen Elizabeth 2, severely damaged by a 95-foot wave that seemed
to come out of nowhere in the middle of the night. The author also
addresses several well-known maritime disasters and their causes,
as well as such phenomena as the so-called Bermuda Triangle. Above
all, The Ominous Oceans seeks t provide a better understanding of
the perilous seas, so that we will be better prepared before taking
that swim or venturing off to places unknown.
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