This documentary reveals the devastating power of freak ocean waves. Between 2011 and 2018, these unpredictable waves damaged over 50 vessels, with 24 ships sinking without a trace. The film tells the tale of the Caledonian Star cruise ship, which was hit by a 30-metre wave in 2001. Via 3D animation and re-enactments, viewers experience the collision and the dramatic consequences.
Scientists are exploring this natural phenomenon at seven worldwide hotspots, including the North Sea and the Bermuda Triangle. Researcher Amin Chabchoub explains his experiments that reveal how these rogue waves form and the dangers that they pose.
With a gripping mix of eyewitness accounts and scientific experiments, Monster Waves investigates the increased risk due to climate change and the lack of protective measures in the cruise ship industry.
