Seiche (Noun)
Meaning
A wave on the surface of a lake or landlocked bay; caused by atmospheric or seismic disturbances.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- A seiche on Lake Michigan was triggered by a strong low-pressure system that passed through the region, causing water levels to fluctuate wildly.
- Scientists studying the recent seiche on the Dead Sea believe it was caused by a series of small earthquakes in the area.
- The lake's steep walls made it particularly susceptible to seiches, which would often form after a strong wind storm blew through the valley.
- Residents along the shores of Lake Tahoe were startled by a sudden seiche that caused the water level to drop by several feet in a matter of minutes.
- The seiche that affected the Great Salt Lake resulted in widespread flooding of the surrounding wetlands, much to the surprise of local birdwatchers.