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internal wave [in′tərn·əl ′wāv] (fluid mechanics) A wave motion of a stably stratified fluid in which the maximum vertical motion takes place below the surface of the fluid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The spatial pattern is completely consistent with the idea that lots of energy is going into internal waves over rough topography in the ocean," says Egbert. At the surface, these internal waves show up as alternating rough and slick areas on otherwise smooth water. |
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