Swell Waves

  • Recently, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) issued advisories for potential swell wave surges along the Andaman, Nicobar, Lakshadweep islands, and various coastal regions of India, urging a halt in beach activities.
  • Swell waves, unlike local sea waves, originate from distant windstorms and weather systems, gaining energy from air currents before travelling long distances.
  • Due to their longer wavelength and higher energy, swell waves can reach shores with significant force, persisting for days after they are formed.
  • The characteristics of swell waves, such as their wave period, determine their power and speed, with longer wavelengths associated with faster and more forceful ....
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