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Waves that are never free of the forces that cause them. |
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| Periodic, short term changes in shoreline height of the ocean surface at a particular place caused by the gravitational force of moon and sun and the motion of earth. |
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What is a Storm Surge/Storm Tides? |
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| An abrupt bulge of water driven on shore by a tropical cyclone or frontal storm. |
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| Long-wavelength, shallow water, progressive wave caused by rapid displacement of ocean water. |
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What is a Seiche/standing wave? |
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| Water rocking back and forth at a specific resonant frequently in a confined area. |
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Explain the dynamic theory of tides
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Characteristics of ocean tides based on celestial mechanics and the characteristics of fluid motion; centrifugal force of the Earth’s rotation reinforced by the gravitational attraction of the moon causes two bulges on the ocean surface, one toward and one opposite the moon.
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How often do Semidiurnal tides occur? |
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| A tidal pattern of significantly different heights through the cycle |
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| Give Example of forced waves?. |
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| Tsunami generated by vertical movement of Earth along faults are called Seismic wave. |
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How often do
diurnal tides occur? |
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| Position in Seiche where water moves sideways, not up or down |
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| Can Storm Surges be considered a wave? |
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