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Gravity wave

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Atmospheric gravity waves as seen from space.
Do not confuse with gravitational wave.

In fluid dynamics, gravity waves are waves generated in a fluid medium or at the interface between two mediums (e.g. the atmosphere or ocean) which has the restoring force of gravity or buoyancy.

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