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Coastal landscapes Flashcards

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Constructive waves

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Low waves that surge up the beach and spill with a powerful swash

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Destructive waves

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formed by local storms close to the coast

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Wave height of a constructive wave

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Low and broad

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Wave height of a destructive wave

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High-low ranges with High frequencies

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Wave length of a constructive
wave

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Longer wavelength and smoother

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Wave length of a destructive wave

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Short and abrupt

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Type of wave break of a constructive wave

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spilling

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type of wave break of destructive wave

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plunging

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Strength of swash in a constructive wave

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smooth, and powerful

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strength of swash on a destructive wave

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weak

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