Thursday, December 20, 2012

Russian center to study "killer" waves



Date of publicationDecember 14, 2012



   



























                                   Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the place where the center opened 


Abstract:


Presents an article which indicates that a research center dedicated to the study of rogue waves opened in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia.

Extract:


"The center will focus on the thorough research of extreme waves in the oceans," Russia's Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok said in a statement.

"The center will also work on the prediction of this dangerous phenomenon and the development of protective measures," the statement said.


Index terms:

Research center/ Rogue waves/ Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk/ Russia


Found with:  Google news

Source: http://www.upi.com

URL: http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2012/12/14/Russian-center-to-study-killer-waves/UPI-90141355515045/

By FG

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