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features of waves
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coastal environments/waves marine and sub-aerial processes
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features of waves
two different types of waves
constructive waves
features:
greater swash
small in height
low flat waves spill over
push material up the beach
less energy
occur on rather gentle beaches
wave crests are far apart
weak backwash
much percolation through sand
little transport of sand down the beach
low wave frequency
destructive waves
features:
stronger backwash
little percolation through sand
eroded material deposited offshore in longshore bars
weaker swash
larger in height
large steep wave plunges over
more energy
steep beach
wave crests close together
steep wave front
more likely in storm conditions
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