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Helmholtz wave

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006225

A type of atmospheric or oceanic wave that forms at the interface between two fluids with different densities and relative velocities. These waves are a manifestation of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, occurring when the shear across the interface is sufficiently strong. They are often observed as billow clouds in the atmosphere, indicating strong wind shear.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006225
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoHelmholtz instability
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Helmholtz wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of atmospheric or oceanic wave that forms at the interface between two fluids with different densities and relative velocities. These waves are a manifestation of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, occurring when the shear across the interface is sufficiently strong. They are often observed as billow clouds in the atmosphere, indicating strong wind shear.",
  "see_also": [
    "Helmholtz instability"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/helmholtz-wave/"
}

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