Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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21. Figure 6A-4 is a map of a portion of the North Atlantic Ocean showing in greater detail significant wave heights and wave directions valid for 18Z on 13 February 2020 (the same time as the Figure 6A-3 map). Note the wave pattern centered at about 50°N, 35°W. The orange and red areas generally surrounding the center of this wave pattern indicate significant wave heights which are relatively compared to those in surrounding waters. а. low b. high Significant Wave Height with Wave Direction Valid For Feb-13-2020 18:00 GMT 70 N 60 N 111 50 N ジイ え 40 N 70 W 60 W 50 W 40 W 30 W 20 W 10 W 10 E 30 E 20 E POdatfeo 13 w1430 GNT oceanweather inc. Significant Wave Height (Meters) 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 7 10 11 12 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Significant Wave Height (Feet) Figure 6A-4. Northern Atlantic Ocean view of significant wave heights and wave directions valid for 18Z on 13 FEB 2020. [Oceanweather, Inc.]
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Transcribed Image Text:21. Figure 6A-4 is a map of a portion of the North Atlantic Ocean showing in greater detail significant wave heights and wave directions valid for 18Z on 13 February 2020 (the same time as the Figure 6A-3 map). Note the wave pattern centered at about 50°N, 35°W. The orange and red areas generally surrounding the center of this wave pattern indicate significant wave heights which are relatively compared to those in surrounding waters. а. low b. high Significant Wave Height with Wave Direction Valid For Feb-13-2020 18:00 GMT 70 N 60 N 111 50 N ジイ え 40 N 70 W 60 W 50 W 40 W 30 W 20 W 10 W 10 E 30 E 20 E POdatfeo 13 w1430 GNT oceanweather inc. Significant Wave Height (Meters) 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 7 10 11 12 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Significant Wave Height (Feet) Figure 6A-4. Northern Atlantic Ocean view of significant wave heights and wave directions valid for 18Z on 13 FEB 2020. [Oceanweather, Inc.]
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