waves and land forms Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
destructive
A
longer fetch, high waves
20m wavelength
steepen rapidly until they plunge over
causes strong backwash
material moves downwards forming a breakpoint bar
2
Q
constructive
A
small waves, 100m wavelength
swash moves up beach, looses volume due to percolation
weak backwash increases gradient f beach
forms berms and ridges at sandy beaches