Ocean Waves | Formation, Wave Motion, Storm Surge & Seiches | UPSC Geography Optional

Ocean Waves for UPSC Geography Optional: origin/formation, wave development factors, terminology, and particle motion.
Covers waves of oscillation vs translation, storm surge, storm seiche, and waves as agents of coastal geomorphology.

Ocean Waves | Oceanography | Waves of Oscillation and Translation | UPSC Geography optional

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In this lecture (Oceanography for UPSC Geography Optional), we cover Ocean Waves strictly at the exam-relevant level—clear concepts, correct terminology, and diagram-ready points.

✅ Topics covered:

👉Meaning and concept of ocean waves
👉Origin and formation: process of wave generation
👉Factors controlling wave development (wind speed, duration, fetch, etc.)
👉Structure & terminology: crest, trough, height, wavelength, period, wave base
👉Wave characteristics + motion of water particles
👉Wave of oscillation vs wave of translation (exam favourite)
👉Storm surges and storm seiches
👉Waves as agents of coastal geomorphology (erosion, transportation, deposition)
👉Diagram-based explanation for answer writing

🎯 Best for: UPSC Geography Optional • Oceanography • Concept-building + Answer Writing


✨ This lecture is NOT integrated with GS/Prelims – it is purely Geography Optional level, with thinkers, keywords, diagrams, and exam-ready notes.

📌 What you’ll gain:
Clear concepts with flowcharts, maps, and keywords
Integration of Paper-1 with Paper-2
Content you can directly reproduce in the Mains exam


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This lecture is fully aligned with UPSC Mains (Geography Optional) syllabus. No integration with GS/Prelims—only pure optional material, exam notes, and past year questions.

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UPSC CSE aspirants with Geography Optional
Students preparing Oceanography module in detail

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