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  • The long-period, undulating waves that propagate energy to great distances from the point of generation; the source of "breakers" along the beach.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/4e4d3c18-cdd4-474a-a936-6e127ec526f7

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