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= Stokes drift
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Stokes drift refers to the phenomenon in fluid dynamics where particles or fluid elements move in a direction slightly different from that of the wave propagation itself due to the non-linear nature of surface waves. This effect is most commonly observed in ocean waves. In a simplified explanation, as a wave travels through the water, it creates circular or elliptical orbital motions of water particles.