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SEICHE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Atmospheric Physics
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- seiche
1, record 1, English, seiche
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The oscillation of the surface of a lake or similar body of water, caused by earthquakes, winds, or variations of atmospheric pressure. 2, record 1, English, - seiche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A seiche [is a] rhythmic oscillation of water in a lake or a partially enclosed coastal inlet, such as a bay, gulf, or harbour. A seiche may last from a few minutes to several hours or for as long as two days. 3, record 1, English, - seiche
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- seiche
1, record 1, French, seiche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oscillation (de période allant de quelques minutes à plusieurs heures) de la surface d'un lac ou d'un autre petit plan d'eau causée par de petites secousses sismiques, par le vent ou par des variations de la pression atmosphérique. 2, record 1, French, - seiche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les séismes importants [...] engendrent de grandes quantités d'énergie à basse fréquence [...] Si la fréquence des vibrations du séisme correspond à la fréquence propre des oscillations de la masse de l'eau, il peut se produire un phénomène de résonance par lequel l'eau oscille dans son bassin, avec un accroissement progressif d'amplitude jusqu'à ce que les ondes sismiques aient passé, puis elles continuent pendant très longtemps, avec une amplitude décroissante. De telles oscillations sont appelées des seiches. 3, record 1, French, - seiche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La période de la seiche est déterminée par les dimensions et la morphologie de la baie et du bassin considérés (formule de Merian). 4, record 1, French, - seiche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Física de la atmósfera
- Vulcanología y sismología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- seiche
1, record 1, Spanish, seiche
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oscilación de la superficie de un lago o masa de agua similar, causada por terremotos, vientos o variaciones de la presión atmosférica. 2, record 1, Spanish, - seiche
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