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Revision as of 14:42, 6 September 2012

Definition of Shoaling:
Shoaling is the deformation of the waves, which starts when the water depth becomes less than about half the wavelength. The shoaling causes a reduction in the wave propagation velocity as well as shortening and steeping of the waves.
This is the common definition for Shoaling, other definitions can be discussed in the article


See also