In mathematics and physics, a solitary wave can refer to ...
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A hump-shaped wave of permanent form. Solitary waves are well known for their tendency to travel long distances without dispersion and, despite being large amplitude (so that linear superposition principles do not apply) colliding waves effectively pass through each other.
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A wave consisting of a single ELEVATION (above the water surface) of height not necessarily small compared to the DEPTH, and neither followed or preceded by another ELEVATION or DEPRESSION of the water surface.
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