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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > COASTAL PROCESSES > WAVE DIFFRACTION

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WAVE DIFFRACTION  

Definition

  • Refers to various phenomena which occur when a wave encounters an obstacle. It is described as the apparent bending of waves around small obstacles and the spreading out of waves past small openings. (en)

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  • 2013-08-06 08:41:31.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (WAVE DIFFRACTION [ab0138b8-6939-4ac1-aa5f-36073d52360b,105593] - COASTAL PROCESSES [e26803a0-82ea-40c4-a41a-9e222c9bd09a,86507]);
  • 2013-08-20 10:04:24.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: Refers to various phenomena which occur when a wave encounters an obstacle. It is described as the apparent bending of waves around small obstacles and the spreading out of waves past small openings. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ab0138b8-6939-4ac1-aa5f-36073d52360b

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