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Huge waves batter Southern Thailand, shoreline houses swept away

Giant waves measuring at least five meters high hit part of Southern Thailand Sunday, forcing residents in the affected areas to flee as their houses were swept away by the storm-induced waves from the sea.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

Lake Ontario waves pounding Tommy Thompson Park Special

Since Toronto is well-protected from the violence of Lake Ontario by the islands in the bay and by Tommy Thompson Park, the Lake seems quite calm from downtown. However, this is quite deceptive.

Digital Journal Report by Bart B. Van Bockstaele - 14 comments

Study: Waves getting bigger, winds getting stronger

A comprehensive global study has shown that oceanic wind speeds and wave heights have increased significantly in the last two decades.

In the Media by Kimberley Pollock - 8 comments

Surfing spectators smashed by spectacular waves

The Maverick Surfing contest doesn't happen often, relying on nature to generate the perfect conditions. The conditions were thought to be perfect for Saturday, and hundreds of people gathered near San Fransisco to watch the action.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 1 comment

Tsunami waves could reach Israel

A recent study conducted by the Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa says there is a likely chance of tsunami waves reaching the shores of Israel.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 1 comment

Waves Whipped up by Hurricane Bill Claim 2 Lives

A 7-year-old girl and 54-year-old man were killed at the weekend by large waves said to have been generated by Hurricane Bill.

In the Media by Chris Dade

Japanese officials want wave instead of handshakes due to swine

Japan's election is in one week and now it is crucial for political candidates to shake hands with the crowd but the H1N1 Swine Flu has changed many things.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 1 comment

Proposal Rock Claims Bride-To-Be

On Monday the end was called on a search for Leafil Alforque. What was to be a deadly romantic notion turned deadly as a wave swept a young woman off after she had just accepted a marriage proposal at Proposal Rock in Oregon.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Coral Litters Barbados, High Waves Blamed

A strong Atlantic storm system has produced waves that are breaking up coral in Barbados. Beaches are being littered with coral that could be a sign of reef damage across the region.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments