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Wind setup

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010263

The temporary rise in water level along a coastline or in a confined body of water, such as a lake, caused by the sustained stress of wind pushing water towards the shore. This phenomenon is particularly noticeable during strong storms and can contribute to coastal flooding. It is a component of storm surge.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010263
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010263",
  "term": "Wind setup",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The temporary rise in water level along a coastline or in a confined body of water, such as a lake, caused by the sustained stress of wind pushing water towards the shore. This phenomenon is particularly noticeable during strong storms and can contribute to coastal flooding. It is a component of storm surge.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-setup/"
}

Record 10,658 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.