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What kind of wave creates a strong undertow?

rip tide


When a wave creates a strong under toe what kind of wave is it?

A strong undertow typically occurs with plunging or shorebreak waves. Plunging waves have a steep face and break directly onto the shore, causing a strong backwash that can pull swimmers back into the water. Shorebreak waves break very close to the shoreline, leading to a powerful undertow.


What are undertows?

An undertow is when a tidal wave is coming so the strong force of the wave come under and pulls them un der


How is a undertow created?

When a strong wave crashes against the shore, and then comes back and is so strong it pulls something or someone in with it


What is the backdraft of a wave called?

Try UNDERTOW


What is the back draught of a wave called?

undertow


What is a back draught of a wave called?

undertow


Does an undertow flow the same direction of the wave?

No, an undertow flows in the opposite direction of the breaking waves towards the ocean. It can create strong currents that can pull swimmers away from the shore, so it's important to be cautious when swimming in areas with undertows.


What is the Japanese word for 'undertow'?

The Japanese word for "undertow" would typically be "hikinami" (引き波) or quite literally "pulling wave".


What kind of wave does a tuning fork create when it vibrates?

A tuning fork creates a sound wave when it vibrates.


What happen before tidal waves?

Before tidal waves, underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides can trigger the displacement of large amounts of water, resulting in the formation of a tidal wave. This sudden displacement of water creates a wave that propagates through the ocean, eventually reaching shore.


A combination of wave from a smaller wave?

it creates a earthquake!