different directions at the same time, creating a complicated and potentially hazardous sea state.
So if you’re ever at the beach and notice the water forming distinct intersecting lines or square-like patterns, the safest response is not to investigate from inside the water. Get out, move to a safe location, and follow instructions from lifeguards or local authorities.
What Exactly Is a “Square Wave”?
Despite the name, square waves aren’t actually square-shaped individual waves. The term describes the pattern created when two different wave systems intersect.
Under normal conditions, waves
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