Wind stress refers to the force exerted by the wind on the surface of a body of water or land. This force arises from the wind’s speed and direction and plays a crucial role in the movement of water bodies, influencing ocean currents, waves, and weather patterns.

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Wind stress by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
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Wind stress is the tangential traction exerted by the atmosphere on the ocean surface. Its curl injects vorticity into the ocean.
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