wind-induced motion
21Upwelling — If the wind in blows parallel to the coast in the southern hemisphere (such as along the coast of Peru, where the wind blows North), then Ekman transport produces a net movement of surface water 90 degrees to the left. This can result in coastal… …
22Tacoma Narrows Bridge — Infobox Bridge bridge name = Tacoma Narrows Bridge caption = Facing west atop the Tacoma Narrows carries = State Route 16 crosses = Tacoma Narrows design = Dual Suspension locale = Tacoma to Gig Harbor, Washington flagicon|US open = October 14… …
23Atmosphere — An atmosphere (from Greek ατμός atmos , vapor + σφαίρα sphaira , sphere ) is a layer of gases that may surround a material body of sufficient mass, [ [http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/school/clc/visits/glossary.asp Ontario Science Centre… …
24Neuschwanstein (meteorite) — Neuschwanstein I fragment of the Neuschwanstein meteorite (1705 grams) …
25Wave Hub — Wave Hub …
26Stockbridge-Schwingungstilger — Vier Stockbridge Schwingungstilger an einer Freileitung …
27Morphodynamics — Beach morphodynamics refers to the study of the interaction and adjustment of the seafloor topography and fluid hydrodynamic processes, seafloor morphologies and sequences of change dynamics involving the motion of sediment. Hydrodynamic… …
28Lake Puma Yumco — Infobox lake lake name = Lake Puma Yumco image lake = PumaYumco winter mosaic.jpg caption lake = Puma Yumco in winter. The north south white line is a possible ice ridge, formed by east west winds subsequently highlighted by snow. image… …
29Wave hub — The Wave hub project is a wave power research project. The project will be developed approximately 10 miles off Hayle, the north coast of Cornwall, UK. The hub is a socket sitting on the seabed for wave energy converters (WEC) to be plugged into; …
30Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …
