'Rogue' or 'sneaker?' What caused the giant wave in the Marshall Islands

You've probably seen the viral video of a large wave inundating a building. A triple-screen view from several cellphone cameras proves even more impressive. The big wave happened on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, on the island of Roi-Namur, part of the Kwajalein Atoll, in the Marshall Islands. The wave caused significant damage to Dyess Army Field and Freeflight International Airport. Kwajalein Atoll -- colloquially referred to as "Kwaj" by residents -- is a ring of islands in the Pacific Ocean, rough

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