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Science of Big Waves | KQED QUEST

A monster lurks just off the coast of Northern California. Known as “Mavericks,” this surf break north of Half Moon Bay generates some of the biggest waves in the world, and draws the big wave surfers that live for them. But what makes these waves so big?

KQED’s QUEST talks with scientists who are getting to the bottom of it and the big wave surfers willing to take their lives in their hands for the ultimate thrill ride.

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NAZARÉ BIGGEST SWELL EVER⁉ Largest Wave Ever Surfed

Previous moments of a GIANT swell in Nazaré, the tension is felt in the air. This is how the chargers prepare to surf the biggest wave in the world. From the Redbull shed, in the Nazaré Harbor Port, we witness all the preparation in a day of great sea, where the surfers of big waves, begin to feel the adrenaline of an epic swell.
With the presence of Kai Lenny, Lucas Chumbo, Ian Cosenza, Michelle des Bouillons, among others.

This footage was from October 29th 2020. For some people the Biggest swell Ever. Let me know what you think?

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This is the biggest wave ever surfed #SHORT

Surfing on the Biggest Wave // HD #shorts

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North Atlantic Kicks Off 2022 With Wild Day At Nazare | HIGHLIGHTS

With the swell building all day, and some very challenging conditions, a handful of elite big-wave chargers were up to the challenge.

For More Check-Out:
Lucas Chianca Steals The Show At Epic Nazare | HIGHLIGHTS – https://youtu.be/UOvBDnYr8Uw

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