waves and land forms Flashcards

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destructive

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longer fetch, high waves
20m wavelength
steepen rapidly until they plunge over
causes strong backwash
material moves downwards forming a breakpoint bar

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constructive

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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

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