Difference between revisions of "Shoaling"
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|definition= Shoaling is the deformation of the waves, which starts when the water depth becomes less than about half the [[wavelength]]. The shoaling causes a reduction in the wave propagation velocity as well as shortening and steeping of the [[waves]].}} | |definition= Shoaling is the deformation of the waves, which starts when the water depth becomes less than about half the [[wavelength]]. The shoaling causes a reduction in the wave propagation velocity as well as shortening and steeping of the [[waves]].}} | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Waves]] | * [[Waves]] | ||
* [[Wave transformation]] | * [[Wave transformation]] | ||
Revision as of 08:44, 7 September 2012
Definition of Shoaling:
Shoaling is the deformation of the waves, which starts when the water depth becomes less than about half the wavelength. The shoaling causes a reduction in the wave propagation velocity as well as shortening and steeping of the waves.
This is the common definition for Shoaling, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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