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Wave Basics

Description
Energy traveling along the interface between ocean and atmosphere
Derive their energy and motion from wind
Parts
Crest
Trough

Measurements of a wave
Wave height – the distance between a trough and a crest
Wavelength – the horizontal distance between successive crests (or troughs)
Wave period – the time interval for one full wave to pass a fixed position
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