Explain how some of the largest waves in the world's ocean can only be classified as shallow-water waves. What will be an ideal response?
Large waves (i.e., seiche waves, tsunami waves, tides) have typical wavelengths of > 200 km
(125 mi). To be classified a deep-water wave, a wave must be moving through water deeper
than half their wavelength. Half the wavelength of large waves is upwards of 100 km (62 mi).
No ocean is that deep. Therefore, seiches, seismic sea waves, and tides are forever in water
that to them is shallow or transitional in depth.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Fill in the blank with correct word.