East
Pacific Rise
Expedition 2:
Jan 27–Feb 8, 2000
Mission & Objectives
Daily Updates
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Scientists & Crew
Interviews
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Glossary
|
Seastates
CODE |
SEA
CONDITION |
HEIGHT
OF WAVES (m) |
0 |
Calm,
glossy |
0 |
1 |
Calm,
rippled |
0
- 0.1 |
2 |
Smooth,
wavelets |
0.1
- 0.5 |
3 |
Slight |
0.5
- 1.25 |
4 |
Moderate |
1.25
- 2.5 |
5 |
Rough |
2.5
- 4 |
6 |
Very
rough |
4
- 6 |
7 |
High |
6
- 9 |
8 |
Very
High |
9
- 14 |
9 |
Phenomenal |
over
14 |
|