Stokes's drift

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009268",
  "term": "Stokes's drift",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The net forward transport of fluid particles in a wave, even though the wave itself may not be translating. This phenomenon occurs because particles move faster at the crest of a wave than in the trough, resulting in a small but persistent displacement in the direction of wave propagation. It is a non-linear effect that contributes to ocean currents and the transport of surface pollutants.",
  "see_also": [
    "Stokes's drift velocity"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/stokes-s-drift/"
}