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Wind sea

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010262

Ocean waves generated directly by the local wind blowing over the sea surface. These waves are characterized by their irregular, choppy appearance and a range of heights and periods. They are distinct from swell, which consists of waves that have propagated away from their generation area.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010262
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010262",
  "term": "Wind sea",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Ocean waves generated directly by the local wind blowing over the sea surface. These waves are characterized by their irregular, choppy appearance and a range of heights and periods. They are distinct from swell, which consists of waves that have propagated away from their generation area.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-sea/"
}

Record 10,657 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.