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TeachMeFinance.com - explain wave variability wave variability The term 'wave variability' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) the variation of heights and periods between individual waves within a wave train. wave trains are not composed of waves of equal heights and periods, but rather of heights and periods which vary in a statistical manner. (2) the variability in direction of wave travel when leaving the generating area. (3) the variation in height along the crest'. Previous 5 Terms: wave staff wave steepness wave train wave transformation Wave Trough Next 5 Terms: wave velocity wave wash wave-cut platform Waveform wavelength About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.