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Tides

Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun, resulting in two high and two low tides approximately every 12 hours. They can be classified into semi-diurnal, diurnal, spring, and neap tides, with various geographic and atmospheric factors influencing their patterns. The Moon's gravitational pull creates water bulges on Earth, leading to high tides as locations rotate through these bulges.

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Tides

Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun, resulting in two high and two low tides approximately every 12 hours. They can be classified into semi-diurnal, diurnal, spring, and neap tides, with various geographic and atmospheric factors influencing their patterns. The Moon's gravitational pull creates water bulges on Earth, leading to high tides as locations rotate through these bulges.

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Tides are the periodic rise and fall of sea levels, primarily caused by the

gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun, resulting in two
high and two low tides roughly every 12 hours.
Here's a more detailed explanation of tides:
What are Tides?
Tides are a type of wave motion, a change in the ocean water level, that typically
occurs twice a day.
They are the regular rise and fall of the sea surface, caused by the gravitational
forces exerted by the Moon and Sun.
The Moon's gravitational pull is stronger than the Sun's, as it's closer to Earth.
Tides are most noticeable along coastlines and in bays.
How Tides are Formed
The Moon's gravitational pull creates a bulge of water on the side of Earth closest
to the Moon, and another bulge on the opposite side.
As the Earth rotates, different locations pass through these bulges, resulting in
high tides.
The areas between the bulges experience low tides.
The Sun's gravitational pull also contributes to tides, but to a lesser extent than
the Moon's.
Types of Tides
Semi-diurnal tides:
These occur with two high tides and two low tides per day, which is common in many
coastal areas.
Diurnal tides:
These occur with only one high tide and one low tide per day.
Spring tides:
These occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in higher high
tides and lower low tides.
Neap tides:
These occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are at a 90-degree angle, resulting in
lower high tides and higher low tides.
Other Factors Affecting Tides
Geographic features: The shape of coastlines, bays, and other features can
influence the magnitude and timing of tides.
Wind and atmospheric pressure: These can also affect sea levels and tidal patterns.

Ocean currents: These can interact with tides and create complex tidal patterns.

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