Recurrence of storm waves on the South Kuril Islands according to visual and instrumental measurements
The results of the storm wave analysis according to visual and instrumental measurements in the area of South Kuril Islands are presented. It is shown that the number of extreme storms has increased rapidly in the last 10 years. The seasonal variability of the intensity of wind waves was studied. The instrumental records of two extreme storms of December 16-18, 2014 and October 8-9, 2015 in the Bay of Dimitrov on the Shikotan Island were obtained and analyzed.