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10 / 38 A wave crashes over the pier at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. (Cory Morse | MLive.com)
The Great Lakes are often called inland seas. Their waves can be as big as ocean waves in some cases.
Here's a look at the largest waves ever recorded on each of the Great Lakes.
Lake Superior is the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes. It's longest stretch is oriented west to east. With the long duration strong west winds of a typical storm, Lake Superior is positioned to have the biggest waves on the Great Lakes.
Among the shipping community, Lake Michigan is said to be the most dangerous due to the short timing between wave crests. The quickness of wave after wave on Lake Michigan creates a very different boating situation compared to the other Great Lakes.
One thing is for sure - with over 20 foot waves, the Great Lakes certainly are inland seas.
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