Viral Photo Shows Massive ‘Wave,’ but It’s an Optical Illusion

Viral Photo Shows Massive ‘Wave,’ but It’s an Optical Illusion
The sun emerges through clouds and fog cover before the solar eclipse in Depoe Bay, Oregon, U.S., August 21, 2017. Location coordinates for this image are 44°48'38" N 124°3'40" W. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A picture posted to Facebook and other social media websites shows a massive “wave,” but it’s an optical illusion.

An explanation emerged of what the photo actually showed.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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