earthquakes and tsunamis may be more perilous than once assumed, with the waves produced by Eddie being surprisingly similar to the latter. Tsunami waves can occasionally reach heights of 30 to 50 meters, although they typically measure under 3 meters — significantly shorter than those generated by Eddie.
Even more remarkable is that Eddie created a vast area of storm swell — totaling 24,000 kilometers (approximately 14,913 miles) — which extended from the North Pacific across the Drake Passage, all the way down to the tropical Atlantic.
For those who may not know, swell is generated by winds traversing the ocean over extensive distances and durations. This imparts energy to the water, allowing it to travel vast distances, influencing coastlines, vessels, and offshore platforms thousands of miles away from the actual storm’s position.
