BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Freak waves spotted from space: "The shady phenomenon of freak waves as tall as 10 storey buildings had finally been proved, the European Space Agency (Esa) said on Wednesday.
Sailors often whisper of monster waves when ships sink mysteriously but, until now, no one quite believed them.
As part of a project called MaxWave - which was set up to test the rumours - two Esa satellites surveyed the oceans.
During a three week period they detected 10 giant waves, all of which were over 25m (81ft) high."
That is just incredible! Having been to Hawaii in the recent past, and right around the time of the major surf competitions, I can most assuredly state that such a 'phenomenon' is not all that unlikely. But, catching them in action... that's just hot!!!