Compare And Contrast Rogue Waves

Have you ever wondered the difference between waves as tall as skyscrapers and waves that are as mysterious as a ninja? Rogue waves are found in the middle of the ocean. While, tsunamis start in the deepest parts of the ocean and crash at the shoreline. Rogue waves and tsunamis seem very alike, but when diving deep into the information, you can see clear differences. Rogue waves can be very big and are formed differently. First, rogue waves are huge waves that can come out of nowhere with very impactful damage. Simmons states, “The surrounding sea can appear calm when suddenly a wave as high as 100 feet above the ocean's surface comes crashing towards you.” (Simmons 58). This matters because if you are out in the ocean and a 100 feet wave approaches
The core reason that it is difficult to predict where a rogue wave will happen is the multiple different ways rogue waves can be formed. Additionally, these causes can be unpredictable such as strong winds, islands, and ocean currents. Because of the many different types of ways rogue waves can be formed, ships and boats are taken by surprise. Tsunamis are very easy to recognize because of their mass and the ability to tell where they will be, just by what causes them. For instance, tsunamis are so large that they can be as tall as a ten-story building. The article states, “The height of the tsunami will depend on the topography of the shoreline, some tsunamis can reach the height of over 100ft! (ducksters 1)” Interestingly, tsunamis start off small and become big as they move from the ocean to the shore. In addition, they were formed by different natural disasters. Tsunamis can be formed from different activities, such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes on the deep ocean floor. If oceanic activity is detected, such as an earthquake or a volcanic eruption below the surface, then you can often predict that a tsunami may