Kelvin–Helmholtz waves can also be seen in a river’s current. (IMAGE)

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Kelvin–Helmholtz waves can also be seen in a river’s current.

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Kelvin–Helmholtz waves can also be seen in a river’s current. A counter-current meets the main current, causing eddies and Kelvin–Helmholtz waves. A similar encounter between opposing currents occurs at the edge of the magnetosphere. Image: Katariina Nykyri

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Image: Katariina Nykyri

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