Wave Types and Characteristics

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering different types of waves and their characteristics as discussed in the lecture.

Wave Types

Different classifications of waves based on their formation and characteristics.

Tsunamis

Waves that form from earthquakes or volcanic eruptions shaking the seabed.

Crest

The highest point of a wave.

Backwash

The water that flows back down the beach after a wave breaks.

Swash

The water that rushes up the beach after a wave has broken.

Constructive Waves

Waves that build up beaches through erosion and sediment deposition.

Destructive Waves

Waves that erode beaches and cause sediment to be removed.

Circular Orbit

The motion of water particles in a wave, which is circular when the wave is deep.

Wave Breaking

The process where waves collapse upon reaching shallow water, causing surf.

Coastal Landscapes

The various geographical features found along coastlines formed by wave action.