Definition of decay of waves

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decay of waves

The term 'decay of waves' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' the change which occurs in waves when they leave a generating area and pass through a calm (or region of lighter winds). in the process of decay the significant wave length increases and the significant wave height decreases'.

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