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The Science of Surfing’s Biggest Thrills

By A-Z Animals Staff

Published September 9, 2024 Runtime 9:16

This fascinating video explores the ways in which coastal and ocean geoscience can assist us in understanding how ocean waves form and roll toward coastal shores. Jon Warrick, a USGS Research Geologist and experienced surfer, discusses the science behind this phenomenon at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center in Santa Cruz, California.

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