gravity wave
noun
1
: a wave in a fluid (such as the ocean or the atmosphere) which is propagated because of the tendency of gravity to maintain a uniform level or in which gravity is the restoring force
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So, therefore this one-micron dimension space will potentially carry in it some long gravity waves which would play the role of dark matter.
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Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2025
Here's how to spot elusive 'night-shining' clouds The mesmerizing wave-like patterns seen in Watson's timelapse are the result of nearby thunderstorms producing gravity waves in the upper atmosphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 May 2025
This disruption leads to more unstable air layers and gravity wave formations, creating ideal conditions for clear air turbulence.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The only way the scientists could make the computer model match the satellite data was by deploying a secondary gravity wave in the simulation.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2025
Here's how to spot elusive 'night-shining' clouds The mesmerizing wave-like patterns seen in Watson's timelapse are the result of nearby thunderstorms producing gravity waves in the upper atmosphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 May 2025
This disruption leads to more unstable air layers and gravity wave formations, creating ideal conditions for clear air turbulence.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The only way the scientists could make the computer model match the satellite data was by deploying a secondary gravity wave in the simulation.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Gravity wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravity%20wave. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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