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Atmospheric gravity waves as seen from space.
Do not confuse with gravitational wave.

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.

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  • Waves

    Surface gravity wave, breaking on an ocean beach in Tučepi, Croatia in July 2009.

  • Wave clouds

    Wave clouds over Theresa, Wisconsin, United States in August 2005.

  • Satellite view of the Shark Bay (cropped)

    Atmospheric gravity waves at Shark Bay, Western Australia, Australia seen from space in July 2006.

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