Even at great distances from their source, tsunami waves can grow by being focused and steered by underwater ridges.
Published Mar 12, 2012
Atmospheric waves and internal waves make an appearance on the same day off the western coast of Australia.
Published Feb 17, 2016
Underwater ridges and broad ocean currents help make waves beneath the waves.
Published Feb 4, 2013
This image shows both internal waves and surface waves on the Indian Ocean near the Andaman Islands on March 6, 2007.
Published Jul 10, 2010
NASA scientists are using a modern version of a 150-year-old photography technique to capture images of shock waves created by supersonic jets.
Published Oct 7, 2015
When tides, currents, and gravity move water masses over seafloor features, they can create wave actions within the ocean.
Published Feb 10, 2020
Recently tweeted from the International Space Station, this image of the extremely arid West African coast of the Atlantic Ocean looks otherworldly.
Published Jun 30, 2014
Strong tidal currents, changes in the sea floor, and winds funneling through Cook Strait stir complicated flow patterns off of New Zealand’s South Island.
Published Feb 2, 2018
This distinctive V-shaped wave pattern can emerge behind mountains, ships, and ducks.
Published Dec 17, 2017
