Wave tank modelling

In this activity, students use a shallow tray of water to demonstrate wave generation and behaviour.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• demonstrate how surf and tsunami waves originate

• demonstrate how surf and tsunami waves interact with the ocean floor

• demonstrate how wave height (amplitude) is increased due to shoaling.

Download the Word file for:

• introduction/background notes

• what you need

• what to do

• discussion questions.