A rogue wave is a large and unexpected ocean wave that can be extremely dangerous and is often much higher than the surrounding waves. These waves can appear suddenly and are typically more than twice the height of the significant wave height, which is the average height of the highest one-third of waves over a specific period of time. Rogue waves can occur in open ocean conditions or in coastal areas and are sometimes referred to as "freak waves" or "monster waves.
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