Preferred term
- Created
- 2019-09-04T12:02:37
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 3884bfb0
rip currents
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- A rip current is a specific kind of water current which can occur near beaches with breaking waves. A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water which moves directly away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves like a river running out to sea.
- Una corriente de resaca o corriente de retorno es una fuerte corriente superficial (o casi superficial) de agua, que retrocede desde la costa hacia el mar.
Broader concept
Broader conceptScope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Rip currents flow outward through channels to deep water, while undertows are localized under waves as they recede.
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
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courant d'arrachement
- Created
- 2020-02-24T16:44:35.899+01:00
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 3884bfb0
Spanish
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Corriente de resaca
- Created
- 2020-02-24T16:44:36.538+01:00
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 3884bfb0
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3884bfb0