The correct answer is D: They are larger than the law of conservation of energy suggest is possible
Rogue waves puzzle scientists because they are larger than the law of conservation of energy suggest is possible. These rogue waves are dangerous and massive where they can reach up to 25 meters or 82 feet high, and often develop seemingly out of nowhere and with little warning or no warning. They are known to sink ships, sweep people, and overwhelm oil rig platforms. The massive waves according to scientists originate from a combination of constructive interference which is a phenomenon where colliding waves line up crest (wave top) to crest or (wave bottom) to trough, thus combines the strength of the two waves and nonlinear effects, such as wave shape and height.