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The Physics of Ocean Waves by Michael Twardos

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The Physics of Ocean Waves
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Publisher: SurfLibrary.org
Number of pages: 89

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This text is intended to be a general but comprehensive overview on physical phenomena associated with the marine environment. The author provides his own perspective on this field from his particular experiences and training.

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