Sea State

Impact of the High Waves

Question

Based on the MSLP animation, which coastal regions will be impacted by the highest waves? Select all that apply.

The correct answers are A and C.

Given the path of the low pressure system and the wind direction, the waves generated by the cyclone will first impact the coasts of Western Europe and Morocco. The coasts of Greenland and Iceland are not in the path of the westerly waves. The coasts of the other countries in West Africa will be affected by the northwest swells but with lower heights that attenuate along the track.

Please make a selection.