"Mrtvo more" iznenadilo i iskusne ribare: Južno od Mljeta snimljen nesvakidašnji fenomen

January 23, 2026

TL;DR

The 'Orka' boat observed a rare 'dead sea' phenomenon south of Mljet.
This phenomenon consists of long and powerful waves.
'Dead sea' waves are formed by distant storms, like those in southern Italy with up to nine-meter waves.
These waves are also known as 'mrtvi talasi' or 'swell'.
They are generated away from direct wind action and travel long distances.
Characteristics include low height, long wavelength, rounded crests, and no foam, making them appear 'dead'.
They can originate from the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea.
In the Adriatic, they typically appear after storms outside the area and can last for hours to a couple of days.
The duration depends on the distance and wavelength; longer wavelengths retain energy longer.
In the Adriatic, these waves weaken faster than in the open ocean due to the enclosed area.

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