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How Ocean Waves Form

Series: A Moment of Science
From: WFIU
Length: 00:02:02

2-minute science module. Read the full description.
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How Ocean Waves Form
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Amosfacebookbanner_small When you think of the ocean you probably picture the waves breaking against the shore.  Come to think of it, no matter when you go, the waves are rolling in. The ocean doesn't seem to take a break.

What's causing that?

Those waves hitting the sand actually begin far out at sea. And it doesn't take much to get them going. A little wind will do the trick.

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Piece Description

When you think of the ocean you probably picture the waves breaking against the shore.  Come to think of it, no matter when you go, the waves are rolling in. The ocean doesn't seem to take a break.

What's causing that?

Those waves hitting the sand actually begin far out at sea. And it doesn't take much to get them going. A little wind will do the trick.

Learn more on this A Moment of Science...


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http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/ocean-waves-form/