Blind rollers
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003948
Large, long-period ocean swells that arrive at a coast without any accompanying local wind or storm. These waves originate from distant storms and travel across vast expanses of ocean before reaching the shore. They can cause unexpected and dangerous surf conditions, even on calm days.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003948 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Large, long-period ocean swells that arrive at a coast without any accompanying local wind or storm. These waves originate from distant storms and travel across vast expanses of ocean before reaching the shore. They can cause unexpected and dangerous surf conditions, even on calm days.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/blind-rollers/"
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