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What is a seiche?

AccuWeather · 8 days ago
AccuWeather
AccuWeather
8 days ago

AccuWeather's Melissa Constanzer explains what a seiche is and why it's important to know what causes it to happen.

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  • Lake Superior recently experienced a seiche, causing rapid water drainage from bays.
  • A seiche occurs when water in a lake sloshes back and forth, similar to water in a bathtub. 22s
  • Seiches can be caused by strong winds and storms, not just earthquakes. 38s
  • During the recent event, Lake Superior's water levels changed by up to four feet in three hours. 1m 8s
  • Seiches have occurred in other lakes and can cause significant damage, as seen in historical events. 1m 29s
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