They figured it was highly unlikely that a quake could be of greater magnitude or a wave of greater height.

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While other South American beaches might top Punta del Diablo in wave height or blueness of the water, few compare in terms of tranquillity.

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This Ocean forecasting system could generate crucial forecast information, such as ocean circulation, sea surface temperature, wave height, to serve the needs of a variety of human activities related to marine hazards mitigation, oil and gas exploration, fisheries, navigation, marine parks management and coastal recreational activities.

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The swells on both these sides allow for plenty of height and air time before zigzagging towards the shore -- each wave is a different adventure.

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On a September night in 2008, at the height of the financial crisis, I remarked to a colleague that the tidal wave of news that was then beginning to flood Washington would not likely recede until the next summer.

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