Ocean SciencesEdward John Long |
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... tidal waves , the tsunami waves and the swell , are progressive waves . A standing wave or stationary wave is due to the superimposition of two progressive waves of the same magnitude traveling in opposite directions . This phenomenon ...
... tidal waves , the tsunami waves and the swell , are progressive waves . A standing wave or stationary wave is due to the superimposition of two progressive waves of the same magnitude traveling in opposite directions . This phenomenon ...
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... 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 noticeable tide result from free oscillations completely out of phase with ...
... 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 noticeable tide result from free oscillations completely out of phase with ...
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... tidal motion must be considered : tidal motion in the large oceans and tidal motion in confined seas , bays , and estuaries . In the case of tidal motion in large oceans and deep water , the tidal wave velocity is that of a long wave ...
... tidal motion must be considered : tidal motion in the large oceans and tidal motion in confined seas , bays , and estuaries . In the case of tidal motion in large oceans and deep water , the tidal wave velocity is that of a long wave ...
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