Refraction of water waves

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008479",
  "term": "Refraction of water waves",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The phenomenon where water waves change direction as they propagate into areas of different water depth. As waves enter shallower water, their speed decreases, and their crests tend to align parallel to the bottom contours. This process concentrates wave energy on headlands and disperses it in bays.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/refraction-of-water-waves/"
}