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Further Investigations: Wave-Coast Interactions
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- Research the relationship between beach features and surf. How do things like sandbars, coral reefs, and rip currents affect breaking waves and surf conditions?
- Take pictures and notes on beach features at the same beach over time. Are there differences in beach features in different seasons? How does the beach change after storm events?
- Observe wave patterns near manmade structures such as groins, jetties, docks, or piers. How do different structures affect waves?
- Rip currents can be extremely dangerous. Research the parts of a rip current including the feeder, neck, and head. What conditions make rip currents faster and more dangerous?
- Windward and leeward coasts are determined by the orientation of an island in relation to the direction of the prevailing wind.
- How do prevailing winds shape the features of each coast? For example, which coast is generally steeper? Why?
- Which coast tends to get more rain? Why?