Set-up
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002445
The process whereby strong winds blowing down the length of a lake cause water to "pile
up" at the downwind end, raising water levels there and lowering them at the upwind end of the
lake.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002445 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-002445",
"term": "Set-up",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The process whereby strong winds blowing down the length of a lake cause water to \"pile\nup\" at the downwind end, raising water levels there and lowering them at the upwind end of the\nlake.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/set-up/"
}
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