"Rare Footage Captures Dangerous 'Square Waves' Prompting Immediate Sea Evacuation"

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"Rare Footage Captures Dangerous 'Square Waves' Prompting Immediate Sea Evacuation"
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Rare footage captured by cameraman Razvan Fiat shows the dangerous phenomenon of square waves, which can be life-threatening to swimmers. These nonparallel waves, formed when strong weather patterns collide, can reach up to 10 feet in height within minutes and are associated with riptides. Swimmers and surfers are advised to evacuate the water immediately upon spotting square waves, as they have been responsible for shipwrecks and pose a significant threat.

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