There are currently 7 terms in this directory beginning with the letter T.
Territorial sea
The offshore belt in which a coastal state has exclusive jurisdiction. The territorial sea may not extend more than 12 nautical miles from the coastline.
Tetrapod
Concrete armor unit with four stubby legs, used on breakwaters and seawalls to dissipate wave energy.
The transmission of waves through water.
A geographically defined area that is designed and managed to achieve specified environmental objectives.
Toe
Lowest part of sea and portside breakwater slope, generally forming the transition to the seabed.
Tropical Storm
A tropical cyclone with maximum winds less than 34 m/sec (75 mile per hour). Compare with hurricane or typhoon (winds greater than 34m/sec).
Tsunami
A long-period water wave caused by an underwater disturbance such as a volcanic eruption or earthquake. Commonly miscalled 'tidal wave.'