Locally generated sea

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007022",
  "term": "Locally generated sea",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Ocean waves that are produced by the wind blowing over the water surface in the immediate vicinity of the observation point. These waves are still growing and are characterized by a relatively short wavelength and steepness. They are distinct from swell, which consists of waves that have traveled from distant storm systems.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/locally-generated-sea/"
}