TIDESTide Producing Forces

Formation of the Tidal Bulges

Movement of Tidal Bulges

The Three Types of Tides

Spring and Neap Tides

Rotary Motion in Standing Waves

Amphidromic Circulation

Tidal Bores and Tidal Power

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Tide Producing Forces

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Earth’s Rotation beneath Tidal Bulges

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The Three Types of Tides

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Spring and Neap Tides

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Tide Producing Force of the Sun and Moon

Because of its proximity to the earth, the moon has about twice the tide producing force of the sun

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Spring Tides M + S or 3M/2

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Standing Waves

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Rotary Motion in Standing Waves

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Amphidromic Circulation

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Amphidromic Points

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The Tides of the Bay of Fundy

• Size of the Tides • Origin of the Tides

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Tidal Bores

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Tidal Bore Going Upriver in China

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Tidal Power

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