Author, sailor and tsunami researcher Craig Smith will give a public presentation Friday evening on giant waves and the threat they post to Southern California's coastline.
Smith's interactive lecture - "Freaks, Rogues and Giants: The Story of Extreme Waves" - will explore how giant waves are formed, where they are most likely to hit and the dangers they pose to coastal communities and habitats.
The lecture is open to the public, but seating is limited inside the aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. in San Pedro. Tickets are $9 at the door, $7 in advance. For advance tickets, call (310) 548-8396.
In addition to "Extreme Waves," Smith authored a book on construction of Egypt's pyramids, titled "How The Great Pyramid Was Built."
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