FREAK WAVES IN 2011–2018
The cases of “freak waves” occurred in the period from 2011 to 2018, information on which is currently available, are analyzed. 210 cases of abnormally large waves that caused destruction, human loss and injury, are identified. A map of events is compiled, the sea depth for each case (deep / shallow water, coast) is determined, and the characteristics of freak waves are analyzed.