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Swell Waves
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Due to a potentially deadly swell of waves hitting the coastal regions, scientists have recommended a complete stoppage of all recreational activities along the coast and beaches of numerous states on India's eastern and western coasts.
What is a Swell wave?
- The development of long wavelength waves on the ocean's surface is known as a swell. These are made up of several waves of surface gravity.
- Formation:These waves are caused by far-off storms like hurricanes or even extended periods of intense gale winds.
- In India, early warning systems like the Swell Surge Forecast System, which was introduced by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) in 2020, provide information about the formation of extremely high waves.
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