The estimation by modified Weibull distribution is almost equal to the computed value for a given return period of 5 years (Table 3). The largest (extreme) wave height recorded at Valiathura in a period of 5 years is in the range 3.70 to 4.10 m which is in agreement with the wave height (4.00 m) predicted for 5 years by modified Weibull distribution.
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