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