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A visible image for 21 May 1973 obtained from the DMSP satellite suggests the occurrence of internal waves refracting around the Pratas Islands in the South China Sea. Arguments are presented suggesting that the waves are tidally forced along the density interface prevalent for that area during the spring season.
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Fett et al. (1977) studied this question.
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