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When a wave strikes a vertical breakwater in deep water, it is reflected back and on meeting another advancing wave of similar amplitude merges and rises vertically in a wall of water. This phenomenon is called________?

AFetch

BClapotis

CSwell

DSurf

Correct answer

B. Clapotis

Explanation

The correct answer is Clapotis.

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