1. Waves

2. Ocean Waves Formed on the surface of water
Caused by wind or disturbances in the Earth
Move vertically (up & down) in deep water

3. Wind Waves Three factors influence the formation of wind waves:
Wind speed
Length of time the wind has blown over a given area
Distance of open water that the wind has blown over

4. Measuring Waves Waves are measured by: Height (from trough to crest)
Length (from crest to crest)
Period (length of time between crests)

5. Waves on the Beach

6. Waves on the Beach

7. Waves on the Beach

8. References