The video discusses the awe-inspiring yet terrifying power of giant waves around the world. It begins with Nazaré, a beach in Portugal known for its massive waves, and the world records set there. It then moves to the 2011 Japanese tsunami, which was caused by an earthquake and resulted in massive destruction.
The video also highlights the Bay of Biscay, known for its violent storms, and the MV Vikings cruise ship that was caught in a terrible storm off the coast of Norway. The ship was carrying 1,300 passengers and crew when it lost power and was hit by extreme weather.
The video also discusses the 2008 storm that affected the cruise ship Adônia pedestrian, previously known as the Princess of the Sea, and the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, which encountered the 82 km per hour Typhoon Fashion Conventos in the North Pacific Ocean.
The video concludes with the story of an oil platform in the North Sea, which was hit by a series of giant waves during a storm in 2013. Despite the danger, the crew managed to survive. The video encourages viewers to share their thoughts and experiences in the comments section.
1. The text discusses giant waves and their significance in various parts of the world.
2. Some people find the sight of giant waves adventurous, while others find them scary.
3. There are places around the world known for their gigantic waves, where only skilled and brave individuals dare to face them.
4. The most intelligent individuals often film everything from surfers and sailors to storms and tsunamis.
5. The text mentions the biggest waves ever recorded on camera, including the "Nightmares of Nazaré".
6. Nazaré is a beach in Portugal known for its large waves. It is visited by adventurers from all over the world.
7. The text mentions a 18-meter wave captured on video in 2014, but also notes that much more is happening underwater.
8. The Nazaré Gorge is a submarine canyon with a maximum depth of almost 4,900 meters.
9. Waves traveling towards a coast are usually reduced as the ocean floor gets faster. However, in Nazaré, the water gets incredibly deep before approaching the coast, resulting in waves that rise a lot.
10. Surfing world records are usually made in Nazaré. The text mentions the world championship of 23.7 meters in 2011.
11. The text highlights the difficulty of surfing such large waves, noting that even experienced surfers find it challenging.
12. The text also discusses the 2018 world record of 24 meters, broken by Rodrigo Costa.
13. The text mentions the power of a huge wave and the images of the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
14. The text discusses the destructive power of tsunamis, citing the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Toco as an example.
15. The Bay of Biscay is famous for its violent storms and large waves. The text mentions the challenges faced by oil tankers in these conditions.
16. The text discusses the extreme waves called "killer waves", which are agitated by strong winds and can be more than twice the height of the surrounding waves.
17. The text mentions a cruise ship that was caught in extreme weather off the coast of Norway, with waves reaching almost 18 meters high.
18. The text discusses another cruise ship, the "Adônia", which was also caught in extreme conditions, with footage showing the ship falling on the back of a high wave.
19. The text mentions a typhoon in 2008 that churned up waves about 11.5 meters high, causing aircraft carriers to be thrown like toy boats.
20. The text mentions a merchant ship facing the giant waves of a storm in West Africa, with waves about six meters high.
21. The text discusses the challenges faced by oil platforms in the open sea, mentioning a platform that was hit by waves on Christmas Day 2013.
22. The text mentions the dangers faced by oil rigs in the open sea, citing the example of an oil rig crew at a bar located on the east coast of the UK.
23. The text discusses the challenges faced by ships in high caliber storms, mentioning a ship caught in winds of 440 miles off the coast of Newfoundland.
24. The text ends by inviting viewers to share their thoughts in the comments and asking if they would have the courage to surf any of these impressive waves.