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seiche: see wave wave, in oceanography , an oscillating movement up and down, of a body of water caused by the frictional drag of the wind, or on a larger scale, by submarine earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides. ..... Click the link for more information. , in oceanography. seiche [sāsh] (fluid mechanics) An oscillation of a fluid body in response to the disturbing force having the same frequency as the natural frequency of the fluid system. (oceanography) A standing-wave oscillation of an enclosed or semienclosed water body, continuing pendulum-fashion after cessation of the originating force, which is usually considered to be strong winds or barometric pressure changes. 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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