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  • Location: Camborne
  • Location: Camborne

    Scientists have long been interested in studying how winds influence ocean waves. 

     

    NCAR Senior Scientist Peter Sullivan wanted to examine the relationship in reverse: How do waves affect the atmosphere?

    "Most people focus on winds influencing waves because it’s the easiest to study in a laboratory," Sullivan said. "But nature works the other way, too."

     

    The result is this striking 3D animation showing the influence of ocean waves on the air above.

     

     

    https://www2.ucar.edu/atmosnews/perspective/17759/looking-swells-3d

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