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Drifting IMOS wave buoys have revealed the intensity and duration of Perth’s recent superstorm.

The Marine Matters July 2020 issue presents key findings from data collected by Sofar Ocean's drifting buoys during Perth's superstorm earlier in the year.

Two drifting Spotter wave buoys deployed along the coast of Western Australia by researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) as part of the IMOS sub-facility have validated the intensity of Perth's super storm in May, recording massive waves along 1000km of Western Australia (WA)'s coastline.

Drifting IMOS wave buoys have revealed the intensity and duration of Perth’s recent superstorm.

June 30, 2020

Explore July 2020 Marine Matters insights on Perth's superstorm with Sofar Ocean buoys data and UWA's wave analysis.

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