Kelvin waves

A form of Kelvin wave — A non-dispersive wave in the ocean or atmosphere that balances the Earth's Coriolis force against a topographic boundary such as a coastline, or a waveguide such as the equator.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Kelvin wave
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