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Terrestrial stationary wave

Terrestrial stationary waves are patterns formed by the interaction between ocean surface waves and the Earth's rotation, creating stable, wave-like features that appear to stay fixed in place over specific regions. These waves result from the balance of Coriolis effects and wave dynamics, and they influence weather patterns and ocean currents. Think of them as persistent, "standing" patterns in the ocean’s surface that help distribute energy and impact climate and marine conditions locally.