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Long-crested wave

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007033

A wave characterized by a crest that extends for a considerable distance perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. These waves maintain a relatively uniform height and shape along their crest line. They are commonly generated by distant storms or consistent wind patterns over large fetches.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007033
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007033",
  "term": "Long-crested wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A wave characterized by a crest that extends for a considerable distance perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. These waves maintain a relatively uniform height and shape along their crest line. They are commonly generated by distant storms or consistent wind patterns over large fetches.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/long-crested-wave/"
}

Record 5,672 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.