Category Archives: storm

Kye Bay – wind and waves

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Katherine

Waves at Kye Bay – adjacent to CFB Comox Surface ocean waves are produced by winds. The height of the waves depends upon wind speed, the length of time the wind blows (duration) and the distance over which the wind … Continue reading →

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Point Holmes – the birds

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Katherine

Point Holmes – birds swooping about on a stormy day And just to have some fun, I sped this version up – I think it gives the birds a rather creepy sort of look?

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Kye Bay – the swings

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Katherine

The swings at the empty playground – Kye Bay on a stormy day

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Point Holmes – a stormy day

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Katherine

A stormy day at Point Holmes

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Air Force Beach – December storm

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Katherine

Another December storm – Air Force Beach Yet another storm hits Vancouver Island – this one with gale to storm force winds forming some confused seas and good sized waves. Wind and ocean spray make for some challenging conditions for … Continue reading →

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Air Force Beach – storm force wind and waves

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

Storm force wind and waves This one battered the car just after I shot it – Air Force Beach, adjacent to CFB Comox.

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Sea foam

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

Storm force winds on Georgia Strait whip up a batch of sea foam – Point Holmes

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The boat that no longer floats

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Katherine

Three boats that no longer float, after sinking or being tossed ashore at Goose Spit, near HMCS Quadra. While this section of the Comox Harbour is relatively sheltered, the bottom is mostly mud and not a great place to anchor … Continue reading →

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November Storm

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Katherine

The second storm caused by strong Arctic outflow winds

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Wind and waves – Air Force Beach

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Katherine

Strong arctic outflow winds turn the waters of Georgia Strait into a frenzy of waves… Air Force Beach looking toward Kye Bay

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