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In that earlier research, scientists found that Saharan dust carried across the Atlantic Ocean can mix with sea salt released by breaking waves.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Andrew was being bombarded by the breaking waves, tumbling in the tumultuous North Sea.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2025

Strong rip currents are expected with large breaking waves at Morro Bay, Port San Luis and Ventura harbors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2024

I had to accelerate and carefully time a series of quick jumps to get over the breaking waves and out to smoother water.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

Most of them had not slept in more than three days, but they could see the end of their ordeal over the breaking waves.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong


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