|| Starpath online classroom || Glossary || Glossary Index || Home ||

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

meteorological tide A change in water level caused by local meteorological conditions, in contrast to an astronomical tide, caused by the attractions of the sun and moon. See also seiche, storm surge.

[close window]