Gravity wave
wave generated in a fluid medium or at the interface between two media when the force of gravity or buoyancy tries to restore equilibrium From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In fluid dynamics, gravity waves are waves generated in a fluid medium or at the interface between two mediums (e.g. the atmosphere or ocean) which has the restoring force of gravity or buoyancy.
- Do not confuse with gravitational wave.
Other websites
- Gallery of cloud gravity waves over Iowa
- Time-lapse video of gravity waves over Iowa
- Water Waves Wiki Archived 2010-11-13 at the Wayback Machine
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