Web Sites (1 - 10 of 56): Tides

Tides - Tides are the vertical rising and lowering of sea level, and are greatly controlled by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon. Although the sun has a stronger gravitational attraction than the moon, the moon's relative nearness to the earth makes its...
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What are Tides? * - find out what causes low and high tides.
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The Causes of Tides * - Twice daily the Pacific Ocean intrudes on the shoreline to flood its bays and estuaries. It inundates mud flats and marshes, raises water levels, and surges landward with sufficient force to reverse the seaward currents of rivers and creeks. Salt water mi...
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Rocky Shores - Rocky shores are found all over the world. Rocky shores are not all the same. For example, on the Pacific Northwest coast you will find steep, rocky cliffs. In Maine, you will find rocky coasts, too, but they slope gently into the sea.
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Mud Flats - Mud flats (also known as tidal flats) are found next to salt marshes. Twice each day, water flows in and out with the tides, filling or draining the flat.
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Life in Kelp Forests * - learn what kelp is, its features, how kelp is used, and threats to kelp forests. For most of us, our underwater forests are hidden from view - only at very low spring tides can you catch a rare glimpse into these rich and fascinating habitats. Like rainfo...
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Morning Glory - Amazing Waves * - Morning Glory wave-clouds of Northern Australia. Mysterious, beautiful and awesomely powerful, the Morning Glory attracts soaring pilots and scientists from around the globe.
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4 Tips for Planning a Tidepool Exploration * - Exploring tidepools can be such fun for students but what are the pitfalls to avoid? What needs to be planned for? What about preparing the students beforehand?
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Canadian Tide Tables * - get information on high and low tides for the Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Hudson's Bay, and Gulf of St. Lawrence regions. In English and French.
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