Wind wave
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wind-wave-170-4736422
title:
Wind wave
text:
In fluid dynamics, a wind wave, or wind-generated water wave, is a surface wave that occurs on the free surface of bodies of water as a result of the wind blowing over the water's surface. The contact distance in the direction of the wind is known as the fetch. Waves in the oceans can travel thousands of kilometers before reaching land. Wind waves on Earth range in size from small ripples to waves over 30 m (100 ft) high, being limited by wind speed, duration, fetch, and water depth. When direct
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wiki
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description:
Surface waves generated by wind on open water
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_wave
date created:
2004-06-08T20:54:11Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T21:50:47Z
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