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  Sea and Land Breezes
On the rugged Greek coast, such conclusions as to the relative strength of the land and sea breezes are quite justifiable due to the enhancement of the land breeze and weakening of the sea breeze by the seaward slope of the land.
In general, however, the sea breeze is the stronger of the two winds especially among those tropical coasts flanked by cold ocean currents, for the sea breeze is a true child of the sun.
The landward penetration of the sea breeze reaches 15 to 50 kilometres (9 to 30 miles) in the temperate zones and 50 to 65 kilometres (30 to 40 miles) in the tropics.
www.islandnet.com /~see/weather/elements/seabrz.htm   (1158 words)

  
 WXWISE Sea Breeze
This steady wind, the sea breeze, is a result of the uneven heating during the daytime between the land and the adjacent water.
By 1815 UTC (1115 LST) the clouds have moved inland, marking the boundary of the upward branch of the sea breeze, or the sea breeze front.
The evolution of the sea breeze phenomena is demonstrated in a satellite loop of a sea breeze from approximately 1545 UTC (8:45 am) through 2215 (3:15 pm) at half-hour intervals.
cimss.ssec.wisc.edu /wxwise/seabrz.html   (1208 words)

  
 Sea breeze -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
These storms also tend to produce significant (Precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents) hail due to the tremendous (A brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts) uplift it causes in the (The envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body) atmosphere.
At (The time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside) night, a sea breeze may reverse itself into a land breeze, sometimes causing showers or thundershowers over the water.
In Florida, a seabreeze pushed by prevailing winds may also continue past the land and out over the water at night, creating spectacular (A visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude) cloud-to-cloud lightning shows for (Clock time) hours after (Absence of light or illumination) dark.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/se/sea_breeze.htm   (393 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Sea breeze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A sea breeze or seabreeze is a thermally-forced mesoscale (i.e.
In meteorology, an airmass or air mass is a large volume of air having fairly uniform characteristics of temperature, atmospheric pressure, and water vapor content.
As sea breezes are typically a summer phenomenon associated with warm air and stagnant airmasses they can often bring poor conditions such as fog and low cloud which form offshore inland.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sea-breeze   (1091 words)

  
 about sea breeze
Sea Breeze Journal of Contemporary Liberian Writings is a quarterly electronic journal devoted to publishing creative nonfiction and original short fiction narratives, poetry, interviews, book reviews, and social and political commentary arising out of Liberian life by Liberian writers wherever we are.
Sea Breeze Journal aims to provide a forum for and stimulate an appreciation for contemporary Liberian voices, emphasizing the creative arts; Liberian personality; social justice; progressive politics; gender equality; African identity; the environment; ethnicity; and social class.
Sea Breeze Journal is a small operation established in 2004, committed to the idea of inspired renewal, even as the sea herself seeks continual, creative regeneration.
www.liberiaseabreeze.com /about.html   (153 words)

  
 USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is commonly known as a sea breeze.
An easy spring sea breeze can ruin a day at the beach, but during summer's hot days of summer, sea breezes can bring welcome relief..
The bigger the temperature contrast between the air temperature inland and the water temperature, the better chance of a sea breeze developing and the stronger it will be.
www.usatoday.com /weather/wseabrze.htm   (281 words)

  
 THE SEA BREEZE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A sea breeze is an example of a mesoscale front.
A sea breeze is a local effect that occurs due to the temperature contrast between the land and the water.
The sea breeze front is important because it can be a trigger mechanism for afternoon thunderstorms and can bring a nice relief from hot weather along the coastline.
www.theweatherprediction.com /habyhints/11   (155 words)

  
 NDBC - NDBC Science Education Pages
At Lake Worth, when the wind direction is blowing from 0 degrees to about 170 degrees, a sea breeze is occurring.
You may be wondering where a cool breeze comes from on a hot, summer day.
In order to understand the causes of sea breezes, we have to know a little about the characteristics of land and water and hot air and cold air.
www.ndbc.noaa.gov /educate/seabreeze.shtml   (670 words)

  
 Sea Breezes: a result of uneven surface heating
When spending a day at the beach, a noticeable drop in temperature may occur during the early afternoon as a cool breeze begins to blow off of the water.
This wind is known as the "sea breeze", which occurs in response to differences in temperature between a body of water and neighboring land.
Sea-breeze circulations most often occur on warm sunny days during the spring and summer when the temperature of the land is normally higher than the temperature of the water.
ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu /(Gh)/guides/mtr/fw/sea/htg.rxml   (291 words)

  
 NDBC - NDBC Science Education Pages
Sea breezes occur during hot, summer days because of the unequal heating rates of land and water.
This is the sea breeze and can be seen at the top of the following image.
The denser cool air over the land is flowing offshore to replenish the buoyant warm air and is called a land breeze.
www.ndbc.noaa.gov /educate/seabreeze_ans.shtml   (177 words)

  
 Sea Breeze Power Corp.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sea Breeze Power Corp is a leading renewable energy company trading on the TSX venture exchange.
Sea Breeze Power Corp. is an energy company focused on unlocking the enormous "stranded" wind potential on the coast of British Columbia through the development of large-scale windfarms and underwater electricity transmission lines.
Sea Breeze Power Corp. is developing world-class wind properties on northern Vancouver Island.
www.seabreezepower.com   (191 words)

  
 Sea Breeze Guest House, Swakopmund, Namibia
Giancarlo and Oscar, the Italian owners of Sea Breeze Guest House, in Swakopmund have done an excellent job of decorating their establishment.
Expect to spend a little longer than normal enjoying breakfast at Sea Breeze, it is a real occasion; apart from the usual tea, coffee, cereals, toast, bacon and eggs, the menu includes home made cakes and other delicacies.
The Sea Breeze Guest House is situated directly on the beach and offers spectacular views of the ocean.
www.namibian.org /travel/lodging/private/seabreeze.html   (304 words)

  
 RV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sea BreezeĀ® has been upgraded for 2003 to a wide body, standard height motorhome.
The contoured styling of the Sea Breeze exterior is definitely not “entry level.” The molded rear cap with continued body lines is superior in both form and function to the flat panels with corner moldings used by other manufacturers.
Sea BreezeĀ® is the coach second-time buyers would like to step up to, but at a price that’s competitive with typical "entry level" motorhomes!
www.giantrv.com /products/national/seabreeze/seabreeze02.htm   (654 words)

  
 Sea Breeze Lodge in Pacific Grove, CA
The Sea Breeze Lodge on Monterey Bay, CA offers romantic rooms and cottages, just one-half mile away from quaint downtown Pacific Grove, known as "America's Last Hometown." This hotel is also just two blocks from Pebble Beach's scenic Seventeen Mile Drive.
The Sea Breeze Lodge is located on the tip of the Peninsula along Monterey Bay, centrally located to all attractions including world famous golf, Carmel-by- the-Sea, historic Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Sea Breeze Lodge is on the right hand side.
www.unitedstates.biz /ca/pacific-grove/hotels/tn220183.html   (271 words)

  
 St.Pete Beach Bed and Breakfast,Tampa Bay B&B, Gulf Beaches Inn-Sea Breeze Manor Gulfport,Florida
In the midst of every type of activity you could ask for is a place where you are set apart from the crowds.
Directly across from the white sandy beaches of Boca Ciega Bay and between St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Mexico lies the Sea Breeze Manor of Gulfport.
Sea Breeze Manor can accommodate your group with 6 sleeping rooms and plenty of entertaining space both inside and in the tropical garden.
www.seabreezemanor.com   (375 words)

  
 Sea Breeze Inn, Phuket Hotel in Karon Beach, Thailand -
Of course we can arrange almost everything for you right in the comfort of the Sea Breeze, from diving and fishing excursions to elephant riding and visits to silk farms.
Guests at the Sea Breeze Inn may also access a swimming pool at the nearby Hotel for a small fee.
the Sea Breeze's Bar and Grill or at one of the many excellent restaurants and bars within easy walking distance of the Sea Breeze Inn.
www.phuket.com /seabreeze   (217 words)

  
 Articles - Sea breeze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Because it is a transparent liquid the sea is warmed by the sun to a greater depth than the land.
The sea therefore has a greater capacity for absorbing heat than does the land and so the surface of the sea warms up more slowly than the land's surface.
Thunderstorms caused by powerful sea breeze fronts frequently occur in Florida, a peninsula surrounded on both the east and west by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, respectively.
www.foreverd.com /articles/Sea_breeze   (513 words)

  
 RV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A well-built coach with many features and amenities, the Sea Breeze LX is the pinnacle of affordable recreation.
Sea Breeze LX is all about MORE of the same features and quality you've come to expect.
With ample storage space from the bedroom to the bathroom and beyond, the Sea Breeze LX has room to store whatever you need, when you need it.
www.giantrv.com /products/national/seabreezelx/seabreezelx02.htm   (168 words)

  
 Sea Breeze Vacations - Holiday Accommodation on the Costa Del Sol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sea Breeze have helped thousands of holiday makers find quality accommodation on the Costa del Sol at value prices.
Sea breeze can help you find quality holiday accomodation, buy your own luxury villa or find a last minuite bargain.
"Sea Breeze have had a local office in the area for many years, which means we are always on hand to ensure your holiday goes smoothly, and give that all important advice on such things as location, facilities, restaurants, beaches and golf courses".
www.seabreezeltd.com   (354 words)

  
 Sea Breeze Power Corp.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sea Breeze Power Corp is currently working with various partners on a variety of Transmission Projects.
Sea Breeze Pacific Regional Transmission System Inc. (a 50/50 joint venture between Sea Breeze Power Corp. and Boundless Energy LLC, of York Harbour, Maine) has applied to construct an underwater transmission cable that will connect Canadian and U.S. power grids.
Sea Breeze Pacific Juan De Fuca Cable, LP The proposed Juan De Fuca Cable is a Submarine HVDC line, planned to run from the southern tip of Vancouver Island, to the northern tip of the Olympic Peninsula at Port Angeles.
www.seabreezeenergy.com /projects/sbprts   (226 words)

  
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Sea Breeze Inn offers affordable accommodations in San Simeon, California conveniently close to the world famous Hearst Castle.
Sea Breeze Inn is walking distance to the beach and has a swimming pool.
Sea Breeze Inn is located on Highway One near several restaurants and just down the street from the San Simeon Chamber of Commerce visitors center.
www.seabreezeinnsansimeon.com   (190 words)

  
 National RV Announces Redesigned Sea Breeze Motor Home for 2000
The next generation of Sea Breeze product continues the tradition of being among the industry's finest standard width motor homes.
Sea Breeze has been completely retooled for 2000 -- both inside and out.
Among four new floorplans, model year 2000 also marks the arrival of Sea Breeze's first ever slide-out unit -- making this the only premier motor home to incorporate a complete lounge slide-out on a standard width platform.
www.theautochannel.com /news/press/date/19990709/press026374.html   (283 words)

  
 Sea Breeze RV Park - Panoramic view of Corpus Christi Bayfront located in Portland, TX.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sea Breeze RV Park - Panoramic view of Corpus Christi Bayfront located in Portland, TX.
Wake up to sunshine, sea breeze, natural beauty, and a panoramic view of the Corpus Christi Bayfront at Sea Breeze RV Park.
Sea Breeze RV Park is a secure, clean and quiet park and features full hookups.
www.seabreezerv.com   (136 words)

  
 Sea Breeze Luxury Holiday Apartments - Rhos-on-Sea, North Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Resident owners Mark and Joyce Lewis offer you luxury accommodation in their newly renovated holiday apartments overlooking a beautiful sandy beach and harbour, within minutes walk of Rhos-on-Sea Village, with free parking available at the rear of the property in our own private car park.
At Sea Breeze, we are in easy reach of many facilities to cater for people with varied interests.
For the walker there is easy walking along the sea front for miles in either direction, or more challenging walks can be found in the Welsh hills and mountains.
www.sea-breeze-apartments.co.uk   (380 words)

  
 Cornwall Explore: Sea Breeze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Welcome to Sea Breeze, a comfortable, well furnished non-smoking guest house situated in the heart of the old town of East Looe.
Although the house is in a quiet, almost traffic-free street, it is ideally located on level ground just 50 yards from the sea and 100 yards from the harbour and town centre.
As well as being a holiday resort its prime activity is as a commercial fishing port with 30 trawlers operate from the harbour.
www.uk-westcountry.co.uk /index.cfm?articleid=986&articleaction=layout=threewide   (395 words)

  
 Local Winds: Sea Breezes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The air rises, flows out to the sea, and creates a low pressure at ground level which attracts the cool air from the sea.
The land breeze at night generally has lower wind speeds, because the temperature difference between land and sea is smaller at night.
The monsoon known from South-East Asia is in reality a large-scale form of the sea breeze and land breeze, varying in its direction between seasons, because land masses are heated or cooled more quickly than the sea.
www.windpower.org /en/tour/wres/localwin.htm   (188 words)

  
 Sea Breeze - Calico Point Siamese - October 11, 2001
y baby girl's name is Sea Breeze, she is a calico point siamese.
Her previous owner had to put her there because her landlord evicted her (on Christmas Eve!), and since she couldn't keep the kitty living in the car with her, she ended up at the shelter.
Her name used to be Oliver but we changed it, we thought Sea Breeze was much better name.
www.catoftheday.com /archive/2001/October/11.html   (160 words)

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