A 19.7-meter wave—equivalent to a six-story building—was captured by the SWOT satellite during tropical storm Eddie in the Pacific, surpassing the previous 18.5-meter record. The storm's energy traveled 24,000 kilometers across oceans, crossing from the Pacific through Drake Passage to the tropical Atlantic, demonstrating how storms transmit force globally.
La Nación
· May 28, 2026
· environment
· 4 min de leitura
High
Apuração: Verificado
NASA satellite records largest ocean waves ever measured from space at 19.7 meters
Tropical storm Eddie caused deaths and damage along American coasts from Canada to Peru and generated dangerous surf conditions in Hawaii.
◉
Science & Space
1541 artigos relacionados
NASA Names Four Astronauts for Artemis III Moon Mission in 2027
Correo del Caroní · 99% correspondência
SpaceX launches upgraded Starship rocket in 12th test flight toward lu…
AP News · 99% correspondência
SpaceX's upgraded Starship aims for Moon race, but NASA missions still…
EL PAÍS · 99% correspondência
Spanish astronaut Pablo Álvarez begins ESA training, eyes Moon mission…
ABC · 90% correspondência
NASA Unveils Next-Gen Spacesuits for Artemis Moon and Mars Missions
infobae · 90% correspondência
Cobertura Relacionada
Perfil · Aug 20
Luna de sangre: eclipse lunar parcial visible desde Argentina el 27 de agosto
Un eclipse lunar parcial profundo teñirá la Luna de rojo la noche del 27 de agosto, con cobertura del 94% visible desde …
Infobae · Aug 20 NASA cancela rescate del telescopio Swift; caerá a Tierra a finales de 2026La NASA canceló la misión de rescate del telescopio Swift tras un fallo técnico en la nave LINK. El satélite caerá a la …
El Financiero · Aug 19 NASA cancela rescate del telescopio Swift, que caerá incontrolado a la TierraLa NASA canceló el rescate del telescopio Swift tras problemas de control de altitud en la nave comercial LINK. El satél…
cnnespanol.cnn.com · Aug 19 Misión de rescate de observatorio NASA fracasa; Swift reingresará a la atmósfera este añoEl satélite LINK no podrá rescatar al observatorio Neil Gehrels Swift de la NASA debido a problemas de control de orient…
Viés e Enquadramento
⚖
Straightforward science reporting on NASA/CNES satellite measurement of record ocean waves with minimal bias, presenting facts clearly with appropriate context and methodology explanation.
Bias Direction
center
Confidence
HIGH
Factual scientific reporting with accessible analogies (comparing 19.7m wave to a six-story building). The article frames the discovery as a technological achievement and scientific advancement rather than sensationalizing the storm danger.
Climate change connection or context (whether warming oceans are increasing extreme wave frequency)
Practical applications for maritime safety or weather prediction improvements
Perspective from meteorologists or oceanographers beyond the lead researcher
Historical comparison of storm intensity trends
Impacto Geopolítico
🌎
NASA-CNES satellite records largest ocean waves (19.7m) via space technology, advancing climate monitoring and ocean energy understanding with no direct geopolitical implications.
Escalation Risk
low
Confidence
HIGH
Reinforces US-France scientific cooperation in space exploration; demonstrates Western technological leadership in Earth observation capabilities.
Similar to Cold War space race cooperation shifts—scientific collaboration replacing competition, though ocean monitoring has dual-use potential for maritime domain awareness.
Lente Econômica
📈
NASA-CNES satellite records 19.7m ocean waves, advancing climate monitoring and maritime safety data collection with minimal direct economic impact.
Market Signal
neutral
Confidence
MED
Maritime and shipping
Insurance and risk management
Climate technology and satellite services
Renewable energy (offshore wind)
Fishing and aquaculture
Indirect benefits through improved weather forecasting, enhanced maritime safety protocols, and better disaster preparedness. May lead to slightly higher insurance premiums for maritime operations in storm-prone regions as risk assessment improves.
Governments may strengthen maritime regulations and coastal infrastructure standards based on improved wave data. Potential increased investment in climate monitoring infrastructure and international cooperation on ocean observation systems. May inform climate adaptation policies for vulnerable coastal communities.