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Could this natural phenomenon help to explain the Loch Ness Monster ?

By T.K. Randall
November 28, 2024 · Comment icon 3 comments
Model of the Loch Ness Monster in Drumnadrochit.
A model Nessie found at Drumnadrochit. Image Credit: Pixabay / GregMontani
An expert in all things related to Loch Ness has put forward an alternative explanation for sightings of Nessie.
There have been countless sightings of the enigmatic Loch Ness Monster over the years, but despite this, conclusive evidence of the creature's existence continues to remain thin on the ground.

According to Alan McKenna - founder of Loch Ness Exploration (LNE) - there could be a good reason for this.

He argues that a lot of monster sightings in the loch can be explained by way of a natural phenomenon known as a standing wave that, under the right circumstances, can look like a large, humpbacked creature in the water.

"A standing wave occurs when two boat wakes of the exact same frequency and amplitude are moving in opposite directions on the loch surface," he said.

"When the two boat wakes finally meet and interfere with one another the results have the potential to create a standing wave."
"We know that standing waves exist and they have been reported but what we don't have is the footage showing a natural standing wave in motion."

McKenna aims to rule out as many conventional explanations as possible so that reports concerning something genuinely unexplained can be more readily identified and investigated.

"It's a process of elimination, in my mind, as most potential 'Nessie' reports can be explained," he said.

"Without being disrespectful, I tend to follow the reports made by the locals and the reason being is that they see Loch Ness everyday. I dare say that they are more knowledgeable than tourists."

"If you are unfamiliar with Loch Ness and its natural behavior then I do believe that many people will be fooled by the water and certain illusions - it's easily done."

Source: Mail Online | Comments (3)




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Comment icon #1 Posted by Jon the frog 11 days ago
Seals are finding their way in a lot of Loch in Scotland like the Lomond... they are mostly connected to the sea where they thrive. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2983281.stm https://lochlomond-thetrossachs.co.uk/item/loch-goil-seal-colony/   History of seals in the loch ness are well documented...even jocking on the news about it. https://metro.co.uk/2016/09/16/photographer-spots-loch-ness-monster-and-not-three-seals-playing-together-6131884/   Other pictures of seal in the loch in a study with map from observation of seals: https://www.icrwhale.org/pdf/SC039151-157.pdf   Meteorologic... [More]
Comment icon #2 Posted by Trelane 11 days ago
"Could this natural phenomenon help to explain the Loch Ness Monster ?" Stupidity? Yes, that explains quite a bit of it.
Comment icon #3 Posted by Cho Jinn 11 days ago
I am sure this explains many “sightings”.  All of them, however….


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