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Satellite Reveals Storm Waves Pack More Energy Than Expected

10/10/2025

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Waves reach nearly 20 meters during storms, and long swells travel thousands of kilometers.
Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, with older missions, improves understanding of wave dynamics and impacts.
Storm Eddie tracked swell energy 24,000 km from the North Pacific to the Atlantic.
New findings show traditional models overestimate long-wave energy; most energy is in dominant storm waves.

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Story summary

Waves reach nearly 20 meters during storms, and long swells travel thousands of kilometers.
Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, with older missions, improves understanding of wave dynamics and impacts.
Storm Eddie tracked swell energy 24,000 km from the North Pacific to the Atlantic.
New findings show traditional models overestimate long-wave energy; most energy is in dominant storm waves.