The Tidal Wave Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for Wave Speed?
A
Wave speed (c) = SQRT(gH) Gravity x Water Depth
2
Q
What allows a standing wave to form?
A
Optimal geometry of the basin
3
Q
In which direction does the Coriolis force deflect things in the northern hemisphere?
A
To the right
4
Q
In which direction does the Coriolis force deflect things in the southern hemisphere?
A
To the left
5
Q
What is a Kelvin wave?
A
A wave that balances the Earth’s Coriolis force against a topographic boundary such as a coastline
6
Q
What is an amphidromic point?
A
A point in which waves propogate
