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The height of extreme waves, commonly called “100-year waves,” is increasing in the Pacific Northwest. According to new research from Oregon State University, the height of these giant waves could be more than 40 percent greater—reaching more than 46 feet—than previous estimates. The devastation to the coast such waves would cause, according to researchers, could be even greater than a rise in sea levels…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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