A tiny wave with a wavelength of less than 1.73 centimeters (0.68 inch), whose restoring force is surface tension; the first type of wave to form when the wind blows.
What iS Capillary Wave:
100
The uninterrupted distance over which the wind blows without a significant change in direction, a factor in wind wave development.
What is Fetch
100
The line or point of no wave action in a standing pattern.
What is Node
100
The dominant force trying to return water to flatness after formation of a wave.
What is Restoring Force
100
Pendulum-like rocking of water in an enclosed area.
What is Seiche
200
The addition of wave energy as waves interact, producing larger waves.
What is Constructive Interference:
200
The theoretical maximum height attainable by ocean waves given wind of a specific strength, duration, and fetch. Longer exposure to such wind will not increase the size of the waves.
What is Fully Developed Sea
200
In ocean waves, the circular pattern of water particle movement at the air-sea interface. Orbital motion contrasts with the side-to-side or back-and-forth motion of pure transverse or longitudinal waves.
What is Orbit
200
A single wave crest much higher than usual, caused by constructive interference
What is Rogue Wave
200
Tsunami caused by displacement of earth along a fault.
What is Seismic Sea Wave:
300
A wave in water deeper than half its wavelength.
What is Deep-Water Wave
300
Addition or subtraction of wave energy as waves interacts. Also called resonance.
What is Interference:
300
A progressive wave in which particles of the medium move in closed circles.
What is Orbital Wave
300
S is speed, L is wavelength, T is time.
What is S=L/T
300
A wave in water shallower than 1/20 its wavelength.
What is Shallow-Water Wave
400
The subtraction of wave energy as waves interact, producing smaller waves.
What is Destructive Interference
400
Long-wavelength shallow-water wave caused by rapid displacement of water.
What is Tsunami
400
Breaking wave in which the upper section topples forward and away from the bottom, forming an air-filled tube.
What is Plunging Wave
400
Speed=S, G= Acceleration, D= Depth.
What is S= GD^1/2
400
A breaking wave whose crest slides down the face of the wave.
What is Spilling Wave
500
The energy that causes a wave to form.
What is Disturbing Force
500
gravity wave formed by transfer of wind energy into water. Wavelengths of from 60 to 150 meters (200 to 500 feet) are most common in the open ocean
What is Wind wave
500
A wave of moving energy in which the wave form moves in one direction along the surface (or junction) of the transmission medium (or media).
What is Progressive Wave
500
Simultaneous wind waves of many wavelengths forming a chaotic ocean surface. Sea is common in an area of wind wave origin.
What is Sea
500
A wave in which water oscillates without causing progressive wave forward movement.