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Tsunami: Approaching the Speed of Sound

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Tsunami: Approaching the Speed of Sound

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Craig Brokensha
Thursday 12/04   4

So while a tsunami with a height of one metre doesn't sound threatening, its forward speed of 220 metres per second can cause catastrophic damage as the surge moves inland for many minutes behind the initial impact.

Early Bells forecast: Fine but not all time

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Early Bells forecast: Fine but not all time

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Craig Brokensha
Thursday 29/03   63

There'll be plenty of swell, but not from Bells' ideal direction.

Long Wave Trough - The Second Coming

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Long Wave Trough - The Second Coming

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Craig Brokensha
Tuesday 20/03   79

Cyclone Prospects Warming Up

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Cyclone Prospects Warming Up

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Craig Brokensha
Thursday 15/03   73

The MJO 'wave' is currently moving across northern Australia

Quiksilver Pro early surf forecast

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Quiksilver Pro early surf forecast

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Stu Nettle
Wednesday 22/02   49

Will Dane Reynolds go out drinking every night?

Christmas Day Forecast

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Christmas Day Forecast

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Craig Brokensha
Monday 19/12   14

If you've spotted a package around six feet long under the Christmas tree, you'll be glad to know that it'll be put to good use over the coming holiday weekend.

Record North Shore Swell Drought Set To Break

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Record North Shore Swell Drought Set To Break

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Craig Brokensha
Thursday 01/12   1

The North Shore of Hawaii has just had its worst November of surf on record.

Hurricane Katia Gets Shelved

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Hurricane Katia Gets Shelved

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Stu Nettle
Tuesday 06/09   20

Quiksilver Pro New York: Another Hurricane on the Horizon

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Quiksilver Pro New York: Another Hurricane on the Horizon

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Stu Nettle
Tuesday 30/08   9

First of all, Hurricane Irene tore up the US East Coast causing death and destruction all the way. Although it had been downgraded to a tropical storm as it passed NY the associated deluge swamped the contest site at Long Beach.

Teahupoo Forecast: The Lemon Next to the Pie

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Teahupoo Forecast: The Lemon Next to the Pie

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Stu Nettle
Tuesday 23/08   50

I said it's gonna get bigger

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