ANALYSIS OF EXTREME WAVES IN THE GULF OF OMAN

The south Iranian coastline is extended along the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman. Among these water bodies, the Gulf of Oman experiences Tropical Cyclones (TCs) infrequently, but there has been an observed increase in their intensity in recent years (Ranji et al., 2020). Gonu (2007), which is the most intense TC on record, and Shaheen/Gulab (2021), with its rare track that propagated close to the Iranian coastlines, are examples of recent TCs that resulted in significant damage to the coastal infrastructures. Given the increasing intensity of tropical cyclones (TCs) in the Gulf of Oman in recent years, it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive review of extreme waves and define the design waves in the region. This serves as the primary objective of the present study.