Waves can vary in size from small ripples to giant swells, depending on wind strength and fetch. Currents, on the other hand, may vary in speed and can be influenced by temperature and salinity gradients in the ocean. 14 The direction of wave propagation is primarily determined by the wind...
One possibility is that ocean currents cause waves to "pile up" when waves run into currents head on. Powerful storms can cause significant wave heights of 40 to 50 feet (12 to 15 meters). When such waves run into a strong current, the current can increase wave heights and cause the wa...
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