Rollers

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008602",
  "term": "Rollers",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Long, uniform ocean waves that travel in groups, often generated by distant storms and persisting after the local wind has subsided. These waves have a smooth, undulating appearance and can travel thousands of kilometers across the ocean basin. Rollers are characterized by their relatively long wavelengths and periods.",
  "see_also": [
    "long-crested wave"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rollers/"
}