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diagram of surface waves

Observe a demonstration of how wind energy transferred to water generates waves

Harnessing wave power: The Pelamis generator

Learn about a project to convert the wave energy into usable energy by designing a flexible carpet and double-acting cylinder that sits on a seafloor

How tsunamis form from earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides

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Also Known As	water wave

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diagram of surface waves

Observe a demonstration of how wind energy transferred to water generates waves

Harnessing wave power: The Pelamis generator

Learn about a project to convert the wave energy into usable energy by designing a flexible carpet and double-acting cylinder that sits on a seafloor

How tsunamis form from earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides

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wind wave longshore current phase speed soliton wave spectrum storm wave non-dispersive wave Kelvin wedge breaker surface wave electromagnetic radiation sound ocean current ocean acidification gravitational wave tide water cycle seismic wave longitudinal wave standing wave

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