Deck General USCG Q#189 (Set 5)

The phenomenon known as a "seiche" is most likely to occur on Lake Erie __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — when strong winds from the Northeast suddenly diminish

Lake Erie's shallow basin is exceptionally susceptible to wind setup. When strong winds pile water at one end, a sudden subsidence allows the displaced water to surge back in an oscillating gravitational wave known as a seiche.

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