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Ripple wave

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008583

A small, capillary wave on the surface of water, primarily controlled by surface tension rather than gravity. These waves have very short wavelengths and are often the first type of wave to form when wind begins to blow over a calm water surface. Their propagation speed increases with decreasing wavelength.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008583
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008583",
  "term": "Ripple wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A small, capillary wave on the surface of water, primarily controlled by surface tension rather than gravity. These waves have very short wavelengths and are often the first type of wave to form when wind begins to blow over a calm water surface. Their propagation speed increases with decreasing wavelength.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ripple-wave/"
}

Record 8,107 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.