Which equation describes surface waves in a fluid on the same scale?

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In summary, The name of an equation is a specific label or title given to a mathematical formula or expression. It is typically given by the mathematician or scientist who first discovered or developed it and provides context and understanding of the underlying mathematical principles and concepts being utilized. The name should be written in italicized font with the first letter capitalized, but there may be exceptions or variations in naming conventions.
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Trying to get the name of an equation for free surface flow.
When considering surface waves in a fluid in 3D, there are a number of assumptions the easiest one is to take the "thin wave" approximation which yields a Kadomtsev-Petviashvilli equation. I'm looking for the name of the equation(or set of equations) for when the x and y are of the same scale. Does anyone know what it's called?
 
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The equation you are looking for is the two-dimensional Euler equations, also known as shallow-water equations. These equations describe the motion of fluids in two dimensions, and they can be used to model surface waves in a fluid.
 

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