pe Wind waves Wind carries a great deal of energy. When the wind comes in contact with the surface NEC IAm UL MMs tela el cia cals molecules and water molecules. The 5 4 j a, } energy from the wind is transferred to the ( } a E=] tem aM CsI] exel “S10 =) Movement of water molecules Other factors which influence WE oo ir=] tie ne Lit nema MULT) has blown over, and the length of time the wind has been blowing. < wits Tidal waves They occur due to the gravitational pull between the earth, moon and the sun. The moon and earth are like magnets that pull towards each other. The moon’s gravity pulls the ocean water on the earth. Since the earth is moving, it can’t hold on to the water. So, tides are formed. oe ae ee 7S ya os x / b- y i fj 5 Hi ” i H \ i > . a aeeTt Pa ere Ss Gj mS oo eee occur when the moon, earth and the sun are perfectly aligned, in one straight line. This is be- cause the moon and sun’s gravitational pulls combine. Then, tides are almost 20% higher than they are on Underwater explosions Earthquakes under the surface of the ocean cause huge waves called tsunamis. Volcanoes, landslides, meteors are other underwater explosions that cause these destructive waves. Did you know that the Banat anesH largest waves on earth the Indian Ocean? This happens because in this region, the winds blow in the , ata Constant speed. The waves here occur at a height of 7 to 14 metres. mecomi Visit mocomi.com for more cool stuff! Copyright © 2016 Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Ri