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Figure 7


Fig. 7. Diagram of wave refraction patterns around an island in the open ocean. As waves pass around an island, the parts that encounter shallow water are slowed relative to the parts remaining over deeper water. As a result, refraction occurs and a pattern of wave interference often forms on the leeward side of the island.





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