The Doppler effect refers to the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source. It is commonly experienced with sound waves, such as when a car horn passes by: as the car approaches, the sound waves are compressed, causing the pitch to rise, and as it moves away, the waves are stretched, causing the pitch to drop. This effect also occurs with light waves, where the shift towards the blue end of the spectrum (blue shift) occurs wh

Oddly Horrifying on Instagram: "In October 2020, German surfer Sebastian Steudtner made history when he rode what is now recognized as the largest wave ever surfed, live on television. The massive wave, towering at 86 feet (26.21 meters), was caught at Nazaré, Portugal—a location famous for producing some of the world’s biggest and most dangerous waves due to its unique underwater canyon system. The ride was not only breathtaking in scale but also a display of skill, courage, and control in one