White capping

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Definition of White capping:
White-capping or top-breaking is steepness-induced wave-breaking, which occurs in deeper water when the wave height becomes too large compared to the wavelength
This is the common definition for White capping, other definitions can be discussed in the article
Irregular storm b.jpg
White capping can be seen on these irregular directional storm waves

See also

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