Wave dissipation patterns as an indicator of rip current hazard

Rip currents (rips) are hazardous offshore-directed flows in the surfzone of beaches worldwide. Rips are a major hazard for recreational beach use and are the dominant cause of beach rescues and drownings. It is therefore important to understand what conditions make a rip most hazardous, in order fo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pitman, Sebastian John
Other Authors: Haigh, Ivan
Published: University of Southampton 2017
Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.729650