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Re: Kelds, waves, and currents. was: kelds
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2006 Jul 27, 05:17 -0500
Bill you wrote:
"As a gross example related to your question, if the bottom is raised
with
current running over it, as in a submerged rock or boulder, it forms
what is
called a "pillow." A pillow is a dome of smooth water running over a
rock
or significant high point in an otherwise "choppy" set of rapids. The
closer to the surface, the higher and smoother the "dome." "
In short, what George and some folk in England call a "keld", you call
a "pillow". In both cases, the word describes an upwelling with a more
or less smooth surface in turbulent waters.
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From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2006 Jul 27, 05:17 -0500
Bill you wrote:
"As a gross example related to your question, if the bottom is raised
with
current running over it, as in a submerged rock or boulder, it forms
what is
called a "pillow." A pillow is a dome of smooth water running over a
rock
or significant high point in an otherwise "choppy" set of rapids. The
closer to the surface, the higher and smoother the "dome." "
In short, what George and some folk in England call a "keld", you call
a "pillow". In both cases, the word describes an upwelling with a more
or less smooth surface in turbulent waters.
-FER
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To , send email to NavList-@fer3.com
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