Even at great distances from their source, tsunami waves can grow by being focused and steered by underwater ridges.
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Atmospheric waves and internal waves make an appearance on the same day off the western coast of Australia.
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This distinctive V-shaped wave pattern can emerge behind mountains, ships, and ducks.
Earthquakes
Despite the bay’s calm waters, constant reminders of the city break through.
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NASA scientists are using a modern version of a 150-year-old photography technique to capture images of shock waves created by supersonic jets.
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Air masses passing over the Appalachian Mountains created waves in the atmosphere—and these distinctive clouds.
Landsat images helped convince researchers that a slumping mountainside overlooking Barry Arm fjord could pose a tsunami hazard.
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