From Really Far Away
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009The red arrow below indicates a point that corresponds with the following satellite image.


The red arrow below indicates a point that corresponds with the following satellite image.


The first image below is a pretty neat looking wave in the sub-antarctic.

This next image is Rincon. By comparing these two satellite images (which are both taken from the same altitude, so that the scale between the two is exactly the same) it is possible to compare and contrast both waves. We can make some prediction about the unknown wave based upon what we know about Rincon. They are sedimentary points, both are created by a river mouth, they are roughly the same size, and they both consist of cobblestones.


This pillar of rock is the remnant of an exploded volcano. The red arrows point to a wave setup that recalls the topography and bathymetry of Shipstern’s Bluff. If true, it would be a cold version of Shipstern’s Bluff.


This is a volcano just below the surface of the ocean. The two sand banks at the mouth of the bay look like a fun place to do scientific research and maybe surf.





The image below shows the swell lines of waves peeling into the Cove.

This southern ocean island recently doubled in size due to volcanic activities, and could change shape again at any moment. Catch these waves while you can:


This southern ocean island is one of the most nuggety Antarctic surf islands, period. Imagine frozen nuggets stacked to the horizon around every corner with favourable winds and nectar peeling tubes.

And what a rich history of exploration:

