2007-02-16 09:03:58 · 11 answers · asked by Sunbeam 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Well, the islands where I have been have no waves
2007-02-16 09:13:06 · update #1
The topography of the ocean floor is just as interesting as the land above. Waves and their type are a function of the shape of the ocean floor. Ocean features like Reefs also influence waves, they create great waves, but are very dangerous because you can be cut badly by them.
Depending on the size of the island you're talking about, there may be fewer waves because the mass of the ocean can go around the island, unlike a continent where it pretty much comes crashing to a halt. The shape of the coast (Bays, Gulfs are calmer) can also affect the waves you see.
Afterthought: there are also different types of islands..some are built on coral reefs and are porus below the surface (water can pass through the base of the island), while some are the tops of underwater mountains. Islands that have no fresh water are probably the reef type.
2007-02-16 14:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are waves around islands
2007-02-16 17:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are waves around islands. For example in Hawaii, the north shore of Oahu is known for its big surf.
2007-02-16 19:58:05 · answer #3 · answered by Northstar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you have been. Most islands have waves, like the North shore off of Oahu, Hawaii, it has one of the best places for surfing in the world.
2007-02-16 22:13:48 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are mistaken. There are waves around islands.
Ocean surface waves are surface waves that occur in the upper layer of the ocean. They usually result from distant winds or geologic effects and may travel thousands of miles before striking land. They range in size from small ripples to huge tsunamis. There is little actual forward motion of individual water particles in a wave, despite the large amount of energy and momentum it may carry forward.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_surface_wave
2007-02-16 17:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are waves around Islands.Take Hawaii for example.
2007-02-16 17:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well: according to "Ocean Currents they travel differently
which it depends how the Moon's Gravity & Tides Functions
some times High or Low Ebbs can form yes ! because
when of course Certain Mountain Ridges are 14000ft Abouve
Sea Levels but not below " refer http://www.ocean.currents.com
2007-02-16 17:25:26 · answer #7 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depens on the slope of the beach. the shalower the water the bigger the waves
2007-02-16 19:58:49 · answer #8 · answered by meacai10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not a true statement.
2007-02-16 17:06:19 · answer #9 · answered by Curt Monash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because theres not a lot of boats there
2007-02-16 17:07:16 · answer #10 · answered by heather b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋