Large, unexpected, and dangerous waves along ocean waters, sometimes referred to as freak waves or rogue waves, are a focus of much research and study among scientists as well as some movies. In 1995, under Hurricane conditions, rogue waves hit an oil platform off the coast of Norway. These waves were 4.6 meters in height from peak to valley and each wave was measured to be 26 meters long. The waves splash into the station once every 6.2 seconds. The speed of these waves is what