Largest artificial wave; Creating the world & # 039: VIDEO

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Mayor artificial waves created world in Netherlands

September 11, 2015 at 18:39 clock Last updated BST

Scientists at the Research Institute Deltares in the Netherlands have built a machine that creates the largest artificial wave in the world.

They say replicate their treacherous sea will help them develop a new flood protection technology in order to cope with the rising sea levels.

Our science correspondent Rebecca Morelle had exclusive access to the facilities.

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