Wave formation Ocean waves are defined as a collection of dislocated water parcels that undergo a cycle of being forced past their normal position and being restored back to their normal position. Wind causes ripples and eddies to form waves that gradually gain speed and distance (fetch). Waves increase in energy and speed and then become longer and stronger. The fully-developed sea has the strongest wave action that experiences storms lasting 10-hours and creates wave heights in the open ocean.
Wave formation Ocean waves are defined as a collection of dislocated water parcels that undergo a cycle of being forced past their normal position and being restored back to their normal position Wind causes ripples and eddies to form waves that gradually gain speed and distance (fetch) Waves increase in energy and speed and then become longer and stronger The fully-developed sea has the strongest wave action that experiences storms lasting 10-hours and creates wave heights in the open ocean