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WIND TIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2022-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

The vertical rise in the still water level on the leeward side of a body of water caused by wind stresses on the surface of the water.

OBS

Wind tide is usually reserved for use on the ocean and large bodies of water. Wind set-up is usually reserved for use on reservoirs and smaller bodies of water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Montée de niveau, par rapport au niveau de repos, se produisant du côté sous le vent d'une étendue d'eau sous l'effet de la force d'entraînement exercée par le vent sur la couche superficielle, et corrélative nécessairement d'une baisse de niveau du côté au vent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Aumento del nivel del agua a causa del viento.

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