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Rogue waves are twice as big as the waves around them
Scientists define rogue waves as waves greater than twice the size of the waves around them.
Why it is true
They are very unpredictable and often come from unexpected directions. One estimated at 60 feet was recorded in the Gulf Stream off Charleston, South Carolina.
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