destructive waves

Question 1

how are they formed?

Answer 1

localised ström events with stronger winds operating closer to the coast

Question 2

how long is the wavelength?

Answer 2

short

Question 3

what is frequency of the waves?

Answer 3

11-16 per minute

Question 4

what are the wave characteristics?

Answer 4

high waves, which plunge onto the beach

Question 5

what are the swash characteristics?

Answer 5

weak swash, strong backwash

Question 6

what is its affect on the beach?

Answer 6

occurs on steeply sloped beaches

Question 7

when do these waves dominate?

Answer 7

during winter

Question 8

When do constructive waves become destructive?

Answer 8

if a strom begins

Question 9

climate change may increase what?

Answer 9

storm frequency

Question 10

what may affect the type of waves that occur?

Answer 10

coastal management