What is the difference between constructive and destructive waves?

Constructive waves have a strong swash and a weak backwash which means that they deposit more material than they take away. These have a low energy and are infrequent, with around 6 waves per minute. However, destructive waves have a strong backwash and a weak swash, which means they erode at material. These have high energy with a large wave height and are more frequent with 10-14 waves per minute.

SW
Answered by Steph W. Geography tutor

6355 Views

See similar Geography GCSE tutors

Related Geography GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the causes of desertification?


Using a case study, explore the ways in which population growth can be controlled


What is an ox-bow lake?


What is albedo and why is it important in climate change?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences