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Tidal Bores, Aegir, Eagre, Mascaret, Pororoca: Theory and Observations
Tidal Bores Aegir Eagre Mascaret Pororoca Theory and Observations
Author: Hubert Chanson
A tidal bore is a series of waves propagating upstream as the tidal flow turns to rising. It forms during spring tide conditions when the tidal range exceeds 4 to 6 m and the flood tide is confined to a narrow funnelled estuary. Its existence is based upon a fragile hydrodynamic balance between the tidal amplitude, the freshwater river flow cond...  more »
ISBN-13: 9789814335416
ISBN-10: 981433541X
Publication Date: 2/4/2011
Pages: 300
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Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Book Type: Hardcover
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