As a domain expert in oceanography, I can explain the phenomenon of Q waves in the context of ocean waves. However, it's important to clarify that the term "Q wave" is not a standard term used in oceanography or wave physics. If you are referring to ocean waves in general, I can certainly provide information on that. If "Q wave" refers to a specific type of wave or phenomenon, please provide more context so I can give an accurate response. For general ocean waves, they are caused by the transfer of energy from the wind to the water's surface. The size of these waves is influenced by several factors: 1. Wind Speed: The faster the wind, the more energy it can impart to the water, leading to larger waves. 2. Wind Duration: The longer the wind blows over the water, the more time it has to build up wave energy. 3. Fetch: This is the distance over which the wind blows. A larger fetch allows for more energy to be transferred to the water, resulting in bigger waves. read more >>

Waves located on the ocean's surface are commonly caused by wind transferring its energy to the water, and big waves, or swells, can travel over long distances. A wave's size depends on wind speed, wind duration, and the area over which the wind is blowing (the fetch).read more >>