Sea breeze facts for kids

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A sea breeze (or onshore wind) is a wind from the sea that develops over land near coasts. It is formed by increasing temperature differences between the land and water; these create a pressure minimum over the land due to its relative warmth, and forces higher pressure, cooler air from the sea to move inland.

Images for kids

  • Sea-breeze in Hobart

    Sea breeze moving across the water (towards the viewer) in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

  • LAKE BREEZE

    Lake - Sea breeze and atmospheric depth

  • Cubanseabreezeconvergence

    Sea breeze convergence in Cuba is very similar to that in Florida. The northern sea breeze meets the southern sea breeze, creating a sharp convergence line in the cumulus field.


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