The biggest wave ever recorded by humans was documented on July 9, 1958, in Lituya Bay, on the southeast of Alaska, when an earthquake triggered a series of events that resulted in a megatsunami.
History and science books consider it to be the largest tsunami of modern times. On July 9, 1958, at 10:15 p.m., a magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused a rockslide of around 40 million cubic yards (30.6 million cubic meters) in the Gilbert Inlet.
The epicenter of the earthquake was … More
One of New Zealand’s largest whale strandings in history has created a disgusting threat to beachgoers and volunteers on Farewell Spit nature reserve in Golden Bay: exploding whales.
More than 600 and possibly as many as 700 pilot whales became stranded on the beach at the northern tip of the South Island the past three days.
In the aftermath of rescue efforts, some successful, the beach was littered with hundreds of ticking time bombs in the form of whale carcasses … More
I love riding this ramp. It has been amazing since I got on it the first time. The best part about it is that you are able to get a ton of speed, air and distance. I usually just ride it and cruise, but today was a trick day on the fourth ramp. And it was very successful! So stoked to land the quad whip to invert (which I’m pretty positive hasn’t been done before). I also got the 360 on every jump which I also haven’t seen done. Either way, I had a great day. Enjoy!