sea breeze
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002415
A thermally produced wind blowing during the day from a cool ocean surface onto the adjoining warm land, caused by the difference in the rates of heating of the surfaces of the ocean and of the land.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002415 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | lake breeze; brisa; doctor; virazon; sea-breeze front |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-002415",
"term": "sea breeze",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A thermally produced wind blowing during the day from a cool ocean surface onto the adjoining warm land, caused by the difference in the rates of heating of the surfaces of the ocean and of the land.",
"see_also": [
"lake breeze",
"brisa",
"doctor",
"virazon",
"sea-breeze front"
],
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sea-breeze/"
}
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