[Phys-L] Re: water outflow (was earthquake)

[herbgottlieb at JUNO.COM (Herbert H Gottlieb)]

Surface tgension is effective at the surface of a waveless glass
of water.   Please explain how it can be Is it equally effective when
there are giant waves and irregular beaches??

Herb


On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:46:36 -0600 Pete Lohstreter
<plohstreter@MAIL.HOCKADAY.ORG> writes:
> I attribute it mostly to surface tension (cohesion). As the wave
> starts rising as it approaches shore, it pulls the water near the shore

> toward the center of the bulge.
>
> Other factors may be in play, but I expect this is the major
> factor.
>
>
> Pete Lohstreter The Hockaday School    >