TIDES Meaning and
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Tides refer to the periodic rise and fall of the ocean's surface level, which occur in response to the gravitational forces between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. These gravitational forces cause the water on Earth's surface to bulge outwards, resulting in a tractive force that generates tides. The primary contributor to tides is the Moon's gravitational pull due to its proximity to Earth, although the Sun's gravitational force also plays a secondary role.
Tides exhibit a cyclical pattern, following a regular interval of approximately 24 hours and 50 minutes, which correlates with the Moon's orbit around the Earth. A complete tidal cycle is typically composed of two high tides and two low tides. High tides occur when a particular location faces the Moon directly and experiences the maximum gravitational pull, whereas low tides occur when the Moon's gravitational pull is perpendicular to the Earth's surface.
Tides can vary in magnitude and are influenced by various factors such as the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, topography of the ocean floor, and wind patterns. Spring tides and neap tides are two common types of tides. Spring tides occur during the new and full moon phases when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align, resulting in higher-than-average high tides and lower-than-average low tides. On the other hand, during the first and last quarter moon phases, neap tides occur, which have lower high tides and higher low tides.
Tides play a significant role in shaping coastal ecosystems, influencing the navigation of ships, and contributing to the generation of tidal energy.
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