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RIDGE WAVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The wave top.

OBS

There is not much refraction by the underwater ridge for this wave with a shorter wave period and wave length.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Partie supérieure de la vague ou de la houle.

CONT

Quand la profondeur de l'eau de la côte diminue, les particules d'eau situées sur la crête de la vague n'ont plus assez de place pour décrire une orbite : la vague se brise.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
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