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... caused by an earthquake are free waves , except at the very beginning . Tidal waves are forced waves . However , the solar - lunar attraction is less important in bays and estuaries where the waves travel as free waves . Seas without ...
... caused by an earthquake are free waves , except at the very beginning . Tidal waves are forced waves . However , the solar - lunar attraction is less important in bays and estuaries where the waves travel as free waves . Seas without ...
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Edward John Long. ma and two minima . The forces caused by the sun are superimposed on those caused by the moon , but have a shorter period , that of a solar day ( 24 hours ) . Two kinds of tidal motion must be considered : tidal motion ...
Edward John Long. ma and two minima . The forces caused by the sun are superimposed on those caused by the moon , but have a shorter period , that of a solar day ( 24 hours ) . Two kinds of tidal motion must be considered : tidal motion ...
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... caused by wind effects , variations in atmospheric pressure , and tidal forces . Differences in temperature and salinity resulting in a difference of specific gravity cause the density currents . Many climatic factors ( precipitation ...
... caused by wind effects , variations in atmospheric pressure , and tidal forces . Differences in temperature and salinity resulting in a difference of specific gravity cause the density currents . Many climatic factors ( precipitation ...
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