Wave of translation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010154",
  "term": "Wave of translation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A wave in which there is a net forward movement of the fluid particles as the wave propagates. This occurs when a wave moves into shallow water, causing the wave form to break and the water to be carried forward. Tsunami waves and bores in rivers are examples of waves of translation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "translatory wave"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "longitudinal wave"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wave-of-translation/"
}