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Kiran KamateAIR 53

Question 7Define and DiscussGS1GS1

सेइचे (Seiche) क्या है और इसका निर्माण कैसे होता है? जन महत्वपूर्ण परिस्थितियों में चर्चा कीजिए जिनके तहत सेइचे सर्वाधिक होती हैं। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) / What is a seiche and how does it form? Discuss the geographical conditions under which seiches are most likely to occur. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Seiche is the measured oscillation of waves usually within a closed water body like gulf, river, lake or bay etc.

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Main Body

Formation mechanisms:

1. Change in wind direction (calls pattern) - tidal pattern

2. Earthquake induced oscillation

3. Increased heating - marine heatwaves

4. Changes in pressure in atmosphere

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Diagram

Diagram showing seiche oscillation in a closed water body with normal water level marked and increased/decreased levels illustrated

  • Provides definition of seiche
  • Includes diagram showing oscillation
  • Lists formation mechanisms
  • Mentions various water bodies where seiche occurs

Topper

Kiran Kamate

AIR 53

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Seiche and water oscillations

Formation and geographical conditions of seiches

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