Meteorology

Sea Breeze

Definition

A local wind blowing from the sea toward land during daytime, caused by differential heating of land and water. Sea breezes affect coastal airports and can trigger thunderstorm development.

Related Terms

Land Breeze

A nighttime wind blowing from land to sea caused by the land cooling faster than...

Wind Direction

The direction from which the wind is blowing, expressed in degrees magnetic for ...

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