Remembering one of history’s greatest whale explosions

Why did Oregon blow up a whale on the coast 54 years ago? Remembering exploding whale day

Oregon's infamous whale explosion occurred on this day 49 years ago

Why Do Whales Wash Up on Beaches? 🐋😳 Seeing a whale stranded on a beach can be shocking and heartbreaking. Many people wonder how something like this even happens. When a whale ends up on shore, it’s called stranding. This can occur for several reasons. Sometimes the whale is injured or sick. In other cases, navigation errors, strong currents, or shallow coastal waters can confuse them. Stranding isn’t intentional — it’s usually a sign that something has gone wrong. This video explains why the