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 ....
