Breaking wave

Rarity: Uncommon

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What Wikipedia says

In fluid dynamics and nautical terminology, a break or breaker is a wave with enough energy to "break" at its peak, reaching a critical level at which linear energy transforms into wave turbulence energy with a distinct forward curve.

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