Seiche


A.
An oscillating wave in an enclosed body of water. A seiche may have a period from a few minutes to a few hours and is usually a result of seismic or atmospheric disturbances. 

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B.
rhythmic oscillation of water in a lake or a partially enclosed coastal inlet, such as a bay, gulf, or harbour. A seiche may last from a few minutes to several hours or for as long as two days. The phenomenon was first observed and studied in Lake Geneva ( Lac Leman), Switzerland, in the 18th century.

References

A.
seiche. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Science Dictionary. Retrieved March 14, 2011, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/seiche

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B.
seiche. (n.d.). © Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.. Retrieved March 14, 2011, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/seiche