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  • Aerial coast view showing waves diffraction and interference.
    Rights: Map data, ©Google 2011 Published 2 May 2011 Size: 110 KB Referencing Hub media

    Waves that pass through small gaps (such as between the island and the mainland) diffract – they bend outwards. This can also lead to constructive and destructive interference patterns on the far side of the island.

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