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'Sneaker Waves' are Poorly Understood

"There's little hope of being able to forecast a specific sneaker wave, the way scientists predict a conventional tsunami caused by an earthquake. But in the same way atmospheric scientists can warn when conditions will be ripe for tornados, scientists say they may be able to establish an early warning system for sneaker waves." - excerpt from article at oregonlive.com. Another example.

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