The researchers came up with a simple ratio to predict a delta's shape, based on a river's sediment flux, or the flow rate of sediment through a river, and
the strength of ocean waves, determined by a wave's height, frequency, and angle of approach.
Not exact matches
I never anticipated the roar
of the
ocean or the
strength of the
waves.
Using data from both models, Nienhuis determined the ratio
of river - to -
ocean wave strength for each delta, and found that those deltas with a ratio greater than or equal to 1 were more likely to have multiple river channels, with deltas that project out from the shoreline.
Along with a week full
of catching
waves and feeling the power
of the
ocean beneath your feet, you'll also enjoy daily yoga sessions overlooking 270 degrees
of ocean view to improve your flexibility and
strength.
The new research suggests long - term changes in tidal energy, which control the
strength of the
ocean's
waves, are part
of a super-tidal cycle dictated by the movement
of tectonic plates.