Tides are caused by the combined effects of the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun and the centrifugal force as the Earth rotates. This results in two high tides and two low tides each day, with the tidal ranges varying in a monthly cycle from spring tides with the highest ranges to neap tides with the lowest ranges, depending on the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Tidal patterns differ around the world depending on location.
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the Earth's oceans. This causes two high tides and two low tides each day as the Earth rotates. The difference between high and low tides is known as the tidal range, which varies depending on the positions of the moon and sun. Spring tides occur during a full moon or new moon when the sun and moon are aligned, producing the highest tides and greatest tidal range. Neap tides occur during half moons when the sun and moon are at right angles, producing the lowest tides and smallest tidal range.
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the Earth's oceans. This creates bulges of water on opposite sides of the Earth that result in regular rises and falls of sea level called tides. The moon has a stronger influence than the sun due to its closer proximity. Tides are strongest in coastal areas and weakest in the open ocean. There are typically two high tides and two low tides each day, known as semidiurnal tides, though some locations only experience one of each, called diurnal tides.
The moon has a greater tidal effect than the sun. The Bay of Fundy has the greatest tidal range in the world, with tides over 50 feet. A neap tide occurs during the first and third quarter moon phases and produces more moderate tides. A tidal bore is created when an incoming high tide forms a wall of water that moves upriver in some low-lying rivers.
Tides are caused by the gravitational interactions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. The Moon's gravity pulls more strongly on the side of Earth facing the Moon, creating tidal bulges in the ocean. When these bulges are closest to coastal areas, high tide occurs, and when they are furthest away, low tide occurs. The Sun also affects tides. Spring tides occur during a full or new moon when the Sun and Moon are aligned, creating higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles, resulting in weaker tides. Most places experience two high and two low tides each day.
Tides are caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun interacting with Earth's oceans, which creates two bulges of water that result in two high tides and two low tides each day. The changing positions and distances of the moon and sun relative to Earth cause variations in tide heights and times. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when the sun and moon are aligned, producing the highest tides, while neap tides happen when the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in lower tides.
Tides are caused by the differential gravitational forces of the moon and sun on the Earth. This results in two bulges in the ocean on opposite sides of the Earth, creating two high tides and two low tides per day. The highest tides occur during spring tides at new and full moons when the gravitational forces add, while the lowest tides occur during neap tides at half moons when the forces compete. Tides vary in type depending on the moon's declination, with semidiurnal tides occurring most frequently. Local geographic features also influence tide heights and times.
Tides are long period waves in the oceans caused by the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon. High tide occurs when the crest of the tidal wave reaches a location, while low tide is when the trough arrives. Flood tides bring water inland from the coasts at high tide, while ebb tides carry water back out to sea at low tide. The Moon has a stronger tidal influence than the Sun due to its closer proximity to Earth. This causes two high tides and two low tides each day as the Earth rotates through the tidal bulges created by the Moon's gravity.
Tides are the periodic rise and fall of ocean water levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. The dominant force is the moon, as it is closer to Earth. This causes bulges in the ocean on opposite sides of Earth called high tides, with low tides occurring between them. The periodic rise and fall happens twice each day. Tidal ranges vary depending on the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun, causing spring tides with the largest ranges or neap tides with minimum ranges.
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the Earth's oceans. This causes two high tides and two low tides each day as the Earth rotates. The difference between high and low tides is known as the tidal range, which varies depending on the positions of the moon and sun. Spring tides occur during a full moon or new moon when the sun and moon are aligned, producing the highest tides and greatest tidal range. Neap tides occur during half moons when the sun and moon are at right angles, producing the lowest tides and smallest tidal range.
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the Earth's oceans. This creates bulges of water on opposite sides of the Earth that result in regular rises and falls of sea level called tides. The moon has a stronger influence than the sun due to its closer proximity. Tides are strongest in coastal areas and weakest in the open ocean. There are typically two high tides and two low tides each day, known as semidiurnal tides, though some locations only experience one of each, called diurnal tides.
The moon has a greater tidal effect than the sun. The Bay of Fundy has the greatest tidal range in the world, with tides over 50 feet. A neap tide occurs during the first and third quarter moon phases and produces more moderate tides. A tidal bore is created when an incoming high tide forms a wall of water that moves upriver in some low-lying rivers.
Tides are caused by the gravitational interactions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. The Moon's gravity pulls more strongly on the side of Earth facing the Moon, creating tidal bulges in the ocean. When these bulges are closest to coastal areas, high tide occurs, and when they are furthest away, low tide occurs. The Sun also affects tides. Spring tides occur during a full or new moon when the Sun and Moon are aligned, creating higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles, resulting in weaker tides. Most places experience two high and two low tides each day.
Tides are caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun interacting with Earth's oceans, which creates two bulges of water that result in two high tides and two low tides each day. The changing positions and distances of the moon and sun relative to Earth cause variations in tide heights and times. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when the sun and moon are aligned, producing the highest tides, while neap tides happen when the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in lower tides.
Tides are caused by the differential gravitational forces of the moon and sun on the Earth. This results in two bulges in the ocean on opposite sides of the Earth, creating two high tides and two low tides per day. The highest tides occur during spring tides at new and full moons when the gravitational forces add, while the lowest tides occur during neap tides at half moons when the forces compete. Tides vary in type depending on the moon's declination, with semidiurnal tides occurring most frequently. Local geographic features also influence tide heights and times.
Tides are long period waves in the oceans caused by the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon. High tide occurs when the crest of the tidal wave reaches a location, while low tide is when the trough arrives. Flood tides bring water inland from the coasts at high tide, while ebb tides carry water back out to sea at low tide. The Moon has a stronger tidal influence than the Sun due to its closer proximity to Earth. This causes two high tides and two low tides each day as the Earth rotates through the tidal bulges created by the Moon's gravity.
Tides are the periodic rise and fall of ocean water levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. The dominant force is the moon, as it is closer to Earth. This causes bulges in the ocean on opposite sides of Earth called high tides, with low tides occurring between them. The periodic rise and fall happens twice each day. Tidal ranges vary depending on the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun, causing spring tides with the largest ranges or neap tides with minimum ranges.
The document discusses the causes and patterns of ocean tides. Tides are produced by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun and the centrifugal force of the Earth-Moon system. These forces create two tidal bulges in the oceans that move around the Earth as it rotates, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day. Additional factors like the shapes of coastlines and ocean basins can cause the timing and sizes of tides to vary in complex ways.
Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun on the oceans as well as the centrifugal force from the Earth's rotation. High tides occur where the moon is overhead, while low tides happen 90 degrees away, and both the moon and sun's gravitational pulls contribute to the regular rising and falling of sea levels, though the moon has a greater effect being closer to Earth.
The document discusses the causes and patterns of ocean tides. It explains that tides are caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. This results in two high tides and two low tides each day, known as semidiurnal tides. Spring tides occur during full moons and new moons when the gravitational forces are strongest, while neap tides occur during quarter moons when the forces are weakest. The Bay of Fundy experiences some of the largest tides in the world, with spring tides reaching over 15 meters high.
The document discusses ocean tides and their causes. It explains that tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, which create two tidal bulges on Earth. The timing of tides is related to Earth's rotation and the moon's revolution, resulting in a tidal period of about 24 hours and 50 minutes. Tides can be semidiurnal (two high tides and two low tides per day) or diurnal (one of each per day), depending on coastal geography. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when gravitational forces are strongest, while neap tides happen at quarter moons with weaker forces.
Tides are the periodic rise and fall of water levels in the sea. They are caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and the centrifugal force due to Earth's rotation. There are two main types of tides: spring tides and neap tides. Spring tides occur twice a month during new and full moons when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon when the sun and moon form a 90 degree angle, resulting in minimum tide ranges.
Tides are the rising and falling of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun and the centrifugal force of the Earth's rotation. The moon has the strongest influence due to its closer proximity. This creates bulges in the ocean that result in two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours and 50 minutes. Spring tides occur at new and full moons when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, creating higher tides. Neap tides happen when the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in smaller differences between high and low tides.
This document defines tides and discusses theories about their generation and types. It introduces the equilibrium and dynamic theories of tides, which explain tides through the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. It describes different types of tides, including spring tides during a full or new moon, neap tides during quarter phases, and rare proxigean spring tides when the moon is closest to Earth. The document also briefly discusses harnessing tidal energy and provides references used.
The document discusses why tides occur on both sides of the Earth, not just the side facing the Moon. During a new moon, the combined gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun causes the Earth to be slightly "squashed" with a bulge facing each celestial body. The far side of the Earth experiences less gravitational pull from the Moon compared to the close side, allowing a bulge to form there as well. The gravity also pulls the Earth and Moon closer together, shifting the center of rotation towards the Sun during a new moon.
Tides are caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, moon, and sun. This causes two tidal bulges in the Earth's oceans, with one bulge facing the moon and the other on the opposite side. As the Earth rotates daily and revolves around its axis, different locations experience high and low tides depending on their alignment with the tidal bulges. Specifically, high tides occur when a location is aligned under the moon or opposite the moon, while low tides occur when a location is at a right angle to the tidal bulges.
Gravity plays a key role in many natural phenomena. It holds planets, stars, and galaxies together through gravitational attraction. On Earth, gravity causes ocean tides as the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun attract the oceans. This creates two high tides each day as the Moon and Sun's positions change. The highest tides occur during a full moon or new moon when the Moon, Earth, and Sun are aligned, magnifying their gravitational effects in what are called spring tides.
The document discusses how the moon's gravitational pull causes Earth's tides. It explains that the moon, being closer to Earth than the sun, has a stronger tidal influence. The moon's gravity causes the oceans to bulge on both the near and far sides of Earth, resulting in two high tides per day. It also describes spring tides with extra high and low tides during new and full moons, and neap tides with less pronounced tides during half moons due to the sun partially offsetting the moon's gravitational pull.
The document is a PowerPoint presentation about tides. It introduces tides as the periodic rising and falling of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and centrifugal force. There are two types of tides described: spring tides, which occur when the sun and moon are aligned and exert maximum gravitational pull, causing exceptionally high tides; and neap tides, which occur when the sun and moon are at a 90 degree angle, pulling in opposite directions and resulting in very low tides. The document concludes by explaining that tides are caused by the combined gravitational forces of the moon and sun along with the Earth's rotation, and can vary in type and timing in different locations.
The document provides information about tides, including what causes tides, the different types of tides, and tidal cycles. It discusses how the gravitational pull of the moon and sun cause tidal bulges in the oceans that result in high and low tides as the earth rotates through these bulges. Most coastal areas experience semi-diurnal tides with two high and two low tides each day, but some locations have diurnal or mixed tides. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when the sun and moon are aligned to produce higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have a smaller tidal range.
The document discusses tides, which are the regular rise and fall of ocean water levels caused by the gravitational forces of the sun and moon. It describes the different types of tides, including semidiurnal and mixed tides. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when sun and moon forces align to produce higher tides, while neap tides occur during half moons and have lower ranges. The dynamic tidal theory explains how factors like ocean basins, Coriolis forces, and friction influence tidal patterns. Tides are significant as they transport sediments, mix waters in estuaries, and can be harnessed for tidal power generation.
The document discusses what causes tides and waves. Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, while waves are caused by wind transferring energy to water. Tides and waves can be harnessed to generate renewable tidal power through tidal barrages and tidal stream turbines. However, tides and waves can also cause harmful environmental and ecological impacts if not properly managed.
The document discusses eclipses and lunar phases. It begins by providing background information on the moon's orbit and how it reflects sunlight before explaining the different lunar phases. It then describes the causes of lunar phases and provides diagrams. The document also discusses the different types of solar and lunar eclipses, providing examples and upcoming dates. It concludes by briefly explaining the causes of ocean tides due to the moon and sun's gravity.
Tides are caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun interacting with the rotation of the Earth. This results in two tidal bulges on opposite sides of the Earth that move around the planet as the Earth rotates. The difference between high tide and low tide is greatest during spring tides when the moon and sun are aligned, and smallest during neap tides when the moon and sun are at right angles to each other. While tidal energy has advantages of being predictable and pollution-free, constructing barrages for tidal power generation is very expensive and can impact the environment.
This document discusses cycles related to the movement of objects in the solar system. It explains that the Earth revolving around the sun causes years, while the Earth rotating on its tilted axis and orbiting the sun together cause the four seasons - summer, fall, winter, spring. The moon orbiting the Earth causes moon phases, and the moon's gravity pulling on Earth's oceans causes two high and two low tides each day.
Tides are periodic changes in the water level of oceans, gulfs and bays caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Most places experience two high tides and two low tides daily, called semi-diurnal tides, though some have only one per day, called diurnal tides. Tides were discovered over 300 years ago by Isaac Newton, who developed the Equilibrium Theory of Tides to explain how every object exerts a gravitational pull on every other object. There are two main types of tides: spring tides, which occur during full and new moons and have more extreme high and low tides, and neap tides, which happen during half moons and have the
The document discusses tides and provides information about their causes and patterns. Tides are periodic changes in ocean water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Most places experience two high and two low tides daily (semi-diurnal) but some have only one of each (diurnal). Tides were discovered over 300 years ago by Isaac Newton, who developed the theory that all objects exert gravitational pulls on each other. The document defines and compares spring tides, which occur during full and new moons, and neap tides, which happen during quarter moons and have smaller differences between high and low water levels.
1. Waves transfer energy through water in the ocean. Individual water particles move in circles as a wave passes by rather than moving forward with the wave.
2. Key characteristics of waves include the crest (highest point), trough (lowest point), wavelength (distance between crests), and wave height (distance between crest and trough). Wavelength determines wave speed and how deep the wave disturbs the water.
3. As waves approach shore they slow down and steepen, eventually collapsing in breakers where the crest curls over. Tides are caused by gravitational attraction of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, and vary in daily and monthly cycles.
The document discusses the causes and patterns of ocean tides. Tides are produced by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun and the centrifugal force of the Earth-Moon system. These forces create two tidal bulges in the oceans that move around the Earth as it rotates, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day. Additional factors like the shapes of coastlines and ocean basins can cause the timing and sizes of tides to vary in complex ways.
Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun on the oceans as well as the centrifugal force from the Earth's rotation. High tides occur where the moon is overhead, while low tides happen 90 degrees away, and both the moon and sun's gravitational pulls contribute to the regular rising and falling of sea levels, though the moon has a greater effect being closer to Earth.
The document discusses the causes and patterns of ocean tides. It explains that tides are caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. This results in two high tides and two low tides each day, known as semidiurnal tides. Spring tides occur during full moons and new moons when the gravitational forces are strongest, while neap tides occur during quarter moons when the forces are weakest. The Bay of Fundy experiences some of the largest tides in the world, with spring tides reaching over 15 meters high.
The document discusses ocean tides and their causes. It explains that tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, which create two tidal bulges on Earth. The timing of tides is related to Earth's rotation and the moon's revolution, resulting in a tidal period of about 24 hours and 50 minutes. Tides can be semidiurnal (two high tides and two low tides per day) or diurnal (one of each per day), depending on coastal geography. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when gravitational forces are strongest, while neap tides happen at quarter moons with weaker forces.
Tides are the periodic rise and fall of water levels in the sea. They are caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and the centrifugal force due to Earth's rotation. There are two main types of tides: spring tides and neap tides. Spring tides occur twice a month during new and full moons when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon when the sun and moon form a 90 degree angle, resulting in minimum tide ranges.
Tides are the rising and falling of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun and the centrifugal force of the Earth's rotation. The moon has the strongest influence due to its closer proximity. This creates bulges in the ocean that result in two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours and 50 minutes. Spring tides occur at new and full moons when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, creating higher tides. Neap tides happen when the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in smaller differences between high and low tides.
This document defines tides and discusses theories about their generation and types. It introduces the equilibrium and dynamic theories of tides, which explain tides through the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. It describes different types of tides, including spring tides during a full or new moon, neap tides during quarter phases, and rare proxigean spring tides when the moon is closest to Earth. The document also briefly discusses harnessing tidal energy and provides references used.
The document discusses why tides occur on both sides of the Earth, not just the side facing the Moon. During a new moon, the combined gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun causes the Earth to be slightly "squashed" with a bulge facing each celestial body. The far side of the Earth experiences less gravitational pull from the Moon compared to the close side, allowing a bulge to form there as well. The gravity also pulls the Earth and Moon closer together, shifting the center of rotation towards the Sun during a new moon.
Tides are caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, moon, and sun. This causes two tidal bulges in the Earth's oceans, with one bulge facing the moon and the other on the opposite side. As the Earth rotates daily and revolves around its axis, different locations experience high and low tides depending on their alignment with the tidal bulges. Specifically, high tides occur when a location is aligned under the moon or opposite the moon, while low tides occur when a location is at a right angle to the tidal bulges.
Gravity plays a key role in many natural phenomena. It holds planets, stars, and galaxies together through gravitational attraction. On Earth, gravity causes ocean tides as the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun attract the oceans. This creates two high tides each day as the Moon and Sun's positions change. The highest tides occur during a full moon or new moon when the Moon, Earth, and Sun are aligned, magnifying their gravitational effects in what are called spring tides.
The document discusses how the moon's gravitational pull causes Earth's tides. It explains that the moon, being closer to Earth than the sun, has a stronger tidal influence. The moon's gravity causes the oceans to bulge on both the near and far sides of Earth, resulting in two high tides per day. It also describes spring tides with extra high and low tides during new and full moons, and neap tides with less pronounced tides during half moons due to the sun partially offsetting the moon's gravitational pull.
The document is a PowerPoint presentation about tides. It introduces tides as the periodic rising and falling of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and centrifugal force. There are two types of tides described: spring tides, which occur when the sun and moon are aligned and exert maximum gravitational pull, causing exceptionally high tides; and neap tides, which occur when the sun and moon are at a 90 degree angle, pulling in opposite directions and resulting in very low tides. The document concludes by explaining that tides are caused by the combined gravitational forces of the moon and sun along with the Earth's rotation, and can vary in type and timing in different locations.
The document provides information about tides, including what causes tides, the different types of tides, and tidal cycles. It discusses how the gravitational pull of the moon and sun cause tidal bulges in the oceans that result in high and low tides as the earth rotates through these bulges. Most coastal areas experience semi-diurnal tides with two high and two low tides each day, but some locations have diurnal or mixed tides. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when the sun and moon are aligned to produce higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have a smaller tidal range.
The document discusses tides, which are the regular rise and fall of ocean water levels caused by the gravitational forces of the sun and moon. It describes the different types of tides, including semidiurnal and mixed tides. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when sun and moon forces align to produce higher tides, while neap tides occur during half moons and have lower ranges. The dynamic tidal theory explains how factors like ocean basins, Coriolis forces, and friction influence tidal patterns. Tides are significant as they transport sediments, mix waters in estuaries, and can be harnessed for tidal power generation.
The document discusses what causes tides and waves. Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, while waves are caused by wind transferring energy to water. Tides and waves can be harnessed to generate renewable tidal power through tidal barrages and tidal stream turbines. However, tides and waves can also cause harmful environmental and ecological impacts if not properly managed.
The document discusses eclipses and lunar phases. It begins by providing background information on the moon's orbit and how it reflects sunlight before explaining the different lunar phases. It then describes the causes of lunar phases and provides diagrams. The document also discusses the different types of solar and lunar eclipses, providing examples and upcoming dates. It concludes by briefly explaining the causes of ocean tides due to the moon and sun's gravity.
Tides are caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun interacting with the rotation of the Earth. This results in two tidal bulges on opposite sides of the Earth that move around the planet as the Earth rotates. The difference between high tide and low tide is greatest during spring tides when the moon and sun are aligned, and smallest during neap tides when the moon and sun are at right angles to each other. While tidal energy has advantages of being predictable and pollution-free, constructing barrages for tidal power generation is very expensive and can impact the environment.
This document discusses cycles related to the movement of objects in the solar system. It explains that the Earth revolving around the sun causes years, while the Earth rotating on its tilted axis and orbiting the sun together cause the four seasons - summer, fall, winter, spring. The moon orbiting the Earth causes moon phases, and the moon's gravity pulling on Earth's oceans causes two high and two low tides each day.
Tides are periodic changes in the water level of oceans, gulfs and bays caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Most places experience two high tides and two low tides daily, called semi-diurnal tides, though some have only one per day, called diurnal tides. Tides were discovered over 300 years ago by Isaac Newton, who developed the Equilibrium Theory of Tides to explain how every object exerts a gravitational pull on every other object. There are two main types of tides: spring tides, which occur during full and new moons and have more extreme high and low tides, and neap tides, which happen during half moons and have the
The document discusses tides and provides information about their causes and patterns. Tides are periodic changes in ocean water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Most places experience two high and two low tides daily (semi-diurnal) but some have only one of each (diurnal). Tides were discovered over 300 years ago by Isaac Newton, who developed the theory that all objects exert gravitational pulls on each other. The document defines and compares spring tides, which occur during full and new moons, and neap tides, which happen during quarter moons and have smaller differences between high and low water levels.
1. Waves transfer energy through water in the ocean. Individual water particles move in circles as a wave passes by rather than moving forward with the wave.
2. Key characteristics of waves include the crest (highest point), trough (lowest point), wavelength (distance between crests), and wave height (distance between crest and trough). Wavelength determines wave speed and how deep the wave disturbs the water.
3. As waves approach shore they slow down and steepen, eventually collapsing in breakers where the crest curls over. Tides are caused by gravitational attraction of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, and vary in daily and monthly cycles.
The document summarizes tides and their causes. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun as well as the centrifugal force created by Earth's rotation. This results in two high tides and two low tides per day in most places, with the timing of tides occurring later each day as the moon orbits Earth more slowly than Earth's rotation. The type and range of tides varies depending on location factors like latitude, water depth, and coastal geography.
The Moon and Tides - Spring vs. Neap Tidesdwinter1
Spring tides occur during new and full moons when the sun and moon are aligned, causing their tidal bulges to constructively interfere and produce the largest difference between high and low tides. Neap tides happen at quarter moons when the sun and moon are at right angles, causing their tidal bulges to destructively interfere and result in a smaller tidal range. The tidal range is greatest when the moon is closest to Earth at perigee and Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion.
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun on Earth's oceans. The Moon has the strongest effect due to its proximity. The Moon's gravity causes two tidal bulges in the oceans on opposite sides of Earth. As Earth rotates, different locations experience these bulges as either high or low tides about every six hours. The relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun also influence the monthly tidal cycle, with spring tides resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.
Tides are long period waves in the oceans caused by gravitational forces from the Sun and Moon. High tide occurs when the crest of the tidal wave reaches a location, while low tide is when the trough arrives. Tides create flood currents during incoming tides and ebb currents during outgoing tides, with the strongest currents occurring near high and low tides. The Moon has a greater influence on tides than the Sun due to its closer proximity to Earth. This causes coastal areas to experience two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours and 50 minutes.
The document summarizes key concepts about motion in the ocean including waves, tides, and currents. It describes how waves are caused by wind and other disturbances, and the characteristics of different types of waves like chop, swell, and tsunamis. It explains how tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon, and details the differences between spring, neap, perigeal, and apogee tides. It also discusses the causes and effects of various surface and deep ocean currents like the Gulf Stream and how the Coriolis effect influences their direction of flow.
Tides are the periodic rise and fall of ocean water levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. The moon has the strongest effect due to its closer proximity to Earth. This causes bulges in the ocean on opposite sides of Earth called high tides, with low tides occurring between them. The tidal range, or difference between high and low tide, varies depending on the alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon, causing either spring tides with a large range or neap tides with a minimum range.
This document contains information about a 20-lecture course on marine hydrodynamics. It includes the course schedule, student assessment criteria, course overview, and lecture content for the first 3 lectures. Lecture 1 covers course fundamentals and assignments. Lecture 2 discusses tides, what causes them, tidal bulges and classifications. Lecture 3 derives the tide generating potential due to the moon's gravity and expands it using Legendre polynomials.
Naturalists at Large: Marine waves tidesPhat Nattie
Ocean waves are caused by wind, earthquakes, and gravitational forces. A wave has a crest, trough, wavelength, and height. When wind blows over water, it creates friction that moves the water into waves. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon, which creates giant waves that cause sea levels to rise and fall about every 12 hours. The tidal range is the difference between high and low tide levels. Spring tides occur when the sun and moon are aligned to produce higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides occur at right angles with smaller tidal ranges.
Waves, tides, and currents are important components of ocean motion. Waves are caused by wind and transfer energy across the ocean surface, shaping coastlines through erosion and deposition. Tides are the daily rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, forming tidal bulges. Major tide types include semidiurnal, spring, and neap tides. Ocean currents are large flows of water driven by factors like wind, the Coriolis effect, and temperature/density changes. Surface currents are wind-driven while deep currents flow more slowly due to density. The Gulf Stream transports warm water from the Gulf of Mexico north along the eastern US coast.
The Moon's gravitational pull is the primary cause of tides on Earth. The Moon creates bulges in the Earth's oceans on the side facing it and on the opposite side due to having a stronger gravitational attraction being closer. As the Earth rotates, different places experience high and low tides as they come into alignment with these bulges. The Sun also influences tides through its gravitational pull, sometimes reinforcing and other times counteracting the Moon's effects. Spring tides occur during full and new moons when the Sun and Moon are aligned to produce higher tides, while neap tides have lower heights and occur during half moons when their pulls are at right angles.
Tides are the rising and falling of ocean water caused by gravitational forces from the Moon and Sun. They occur in cycles called tidal stages including flood tide, high tide, ebb tide, and low tide. Tides can be semidiurnal, with two high and two low tides per day, or diurnal with one cycle per day. Ocean currents are directed flows of ocean water driven by forces like the Earth's rotation, wind, temperature/salinity differences, and lunar gravity. They transport heat and influence continental climates.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
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significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
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'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
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of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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1.
2. Description of tides
• High water: a water level maximum ("high tide")
• Low water: a water level minimum ("low tide")
• Tidal range: the difference between high and low
tide
• Spring Tide: full moon and new moon (14.77 days)
• Neap Tide: 1st quarter and 3rd quarter (14.77 days)
High tide Intertidal zone
Low tide
3. Tides are generated by:
1.Gravitational pull of the moon
and sun
2.Centripetal force of the rotating
Earth
4. Tides are generated by:
• the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
- moon has 2x greater gravitational pull than the
sun
- sun is 400 x more massive than the
moon and is 400 times farther away
7. Why Two Tides?
• Tides are caused by the stretching of a planet.
• Stretching is caused by a difference in forces on the
two sides of an object.
• Since gravitational force depends on distance, there
is more gravitational force on the side of Earth
closest to the Moon and less gravitational force on
the side of Earth farther from the Moon.
8.
9. Tidal Patterns
Semidiurnal tides- two high and two low per day;
Cape Cod, MA (high latitudes)
Diurnal tides- one high and one low per day; Mobile,
AL (low latitudes)
Mixed pattern tides- Two high and two low tides per
day BUT with successive high tide levels that are
VERY DIFFERENT from each other; Hawaii (mid
latitudes)
Type of tide depends on:
• Position on the globe
• Water depth
• Contour- shape of ocean basins
10. Timing the Tides
The moon revolves around Earth much
more slowly than Earth rotates.
High and low tides at that place happen
50 min. later each day.
11. By the time the Earth has completed one revolution
(one day), the moon has moved slightly, so the Earth
needs to rotate a bit more to catch up with the moon…
12. How do Tides
Vary?
A tidal range is the difference between
levels of ocean water at high tide and low
tide.
The combined forces of the sun and the
moon on Earth produce different tidal
ranges.
15. Tidal Cycles
• Diurnal Tide:
24 hr 50 min cycle
• Semi Diurnal Tide:
12 hr 25 min cycle
• Mixed Tide:
12 hr 25 min cycle
16.
17.
18. The Bay of Fundy: Site of the
world’s largest tidal range
• Tidal energy is
focused by shape
and shallowness of
bay
• Maximum spring
tidal range in
Minas Basin = 17
meters (56 feet)
22. Bay of Fundy – tide
gets huge (15 m) because
of resonance
High tide
Low tide
(∼6 hours later)
23. Earth’s Tides
• There are 2 high tides and 2 low tides per day.
• The tides follow the Moon.
24. Tidal bore = a true tidal wave
• Wall of water that
moves upriver
• Caused by an
incoming high tide
• Occurs in some
low-lying rivers
• Can be large
enough to surf or
raft
25. • St. Michel, N. coast of
France
• ~16.8 m highest tidal
range in Nova Scotia
26. Nova Scotia Tides
• Wolfville, NS (16 m tidal range)
• Diurnal Tides (one high and one low every 12 hours
and 25 minutes
27. Why the Moon?
• The Sun’s gravitational pull on Earth is much
larger than the Moon’s gravitational pull on
Earth. So why do the tides follow the Moon
and not the Sun?
28. Why the Moon?
• Since the Sun is much farther from Earth than
the Moon, the difference in distance across
Earth is much less significant for the Sun than
the Moon, therefore the difference in
gravitational force on the two sides of Earth is
less for the Sun than for the Moon (even
though the Sun’s force on Earth is more).
29. Why the Moon?
• The Sun does have a small effect on Earth’s
tides, but the major effect is due to the Moon.
30. Different kind of tides
• Spring tides: tides that have the largest
daily tidal range are spring tides.
• Neap tides: tides that have the smallest daily
tidal range are called neap tides.
31. Earth-Moon-Sun positions and
the monthly tidal cycle
Spring Tide
Highest high tide
and lowest low tide
Neap Tide
Moderate tidal
range
32. Tides
• The rise and fall in sea level is called a
tide.
• Caused by a giant wave.
• One low-tide/high-tide cycle takes about
12 hrs and 25 min.
• Tidal range is the difference in ocean
level between high-tide and low-tide
33. Gravitational Effect of the Sun
• Spring Tides
– Earth, Moon, and Sun are lined up
– High Tides are higher and Low Tides
are lower than normal
34. Gravitational Effect of the Sun
• Neap Tides
– Earth, Moon, and Sun form right
angles
– High Tides are lower and Low Tides are
higher than normal
35. Why Tides Happen?
The moon’s gravity pulls
on every particle on Earth
However, the gravity
doesn’t pull on every
particle with the same
length of strength.
The moon’s gravitational
pull on Earth decreases
with the distance from the
moon.
Therefore, the pull on
different parts of the
Earth is stronger than on
other parts.
37. The monthly tidal cycle
(27.3 days)
• About every 7 days, Earth alternates
between:
– Spring tide
• Alignment of Earth-Moon-Sun system (syzygy)
• Lunar and solar bulges constructively interfere
• Large tidal range
– Neap tide
• Earth-Moon-Sun system at right angles
(quadrature)
• Lunar and solar bulges destructively interfere
• Small tidal range
Editor's Notes
Gravity- pull or attraction between objects; varies with mass of object Centrifugal force- because the earth and moon are rotating simultaneously around a common center of mass, the water of the oceans shifts from the center of rotation, creating a 2 nd tidal bulge on the side of the earth that faces away from the moon
TIDES: Tides are the slow, periodic vertical rise and fall of the sea surface. They are usually described as being either diurnal or semi-diurnal. Diurnal tides have one high water and one low water in each lunar day (about 24.8 hours), while semi-diurnal tides have two high and two low waters in the same time period. While these tidal changes are easier to observe where land and water meet, they exist everywhere -- even in the middle of the ocean. Tidal ranges along the shoreline vary by location. For example, the tides in Canada's Bay of Fundy, an Atlantic Ocean inlet west of Nova Scotia, rise and fall as much as 50 feet, while the tidal range in Lake Superior is measured in inches. High and low tides are the result of the attractive forces (gravitational pull) of the moon and sun on a rotating Earth.
TIDES: Tides are the slow, periodic vertical rise and fall of the sea surface. They are usually described as being either diurnal or semi-diurnal. Diurnal tides have one high water and one low water in each lunar day (about 24.8 hours), while semi-diurnal tides have two high and two low waters in the same time period. While these tidal changes are easier to observe where land and water meet, they exist everywhere -- even in the middle of the ocean. Tidal ranges along the shoreline vary by location. For example, the tides in Canada's Bay of Fundy, an Atlantic Ocean inlet west of Nova Scotia, rise and fall as much as 50 feet, while the tidal range in Lake Superior is measured in inches. High and low tides are the result of the attractive forces (gravitational pull) of the moon and sun on a rotating Earth.
Gravity Newton’s law states that all particles of mass have a gravitational attraction for all other particles, and that the gravitational force is proportional to the sum of the two masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers of mass. The gravitational attraction between the moon and the Earth is very small compared to gravity felt by an object at the Earth’s surface due to the Earth itself. Although the sun has a much greater mass than the moon it is much further from the Earth and the gravitational attraction between the sun and the Earth is smaller than that between the moon and the Earth. Orbital Motions and Centripetal Force In any two body system, such as the Earth and moon or the Earth and sun, one body does not orbit around the other. Rather the two bodies orbit around a common balance point that is closer to the larger body. For the Earth and moon, this balance point is beneath the Earth’s surface but not at the Earth’s center, Similarly the common point of rotation between the Earth and sun is inside, but not at the center of, the sun Any body in orbit must be held in that orbit by a centripetal force that can be supplied by the gravitational attraction. Centripetal force varies with distance from the center of rotation. All points within each rotating body follow the same diameter circle of rotation, and centripetal force is the same at all points on and within each of two orbiting bodies. The gravitational force varies with the square of the distance and is slightly higher on the side of a body facing the other orbiting body and slightly lower on the opposite side. The Balance between Centripetal Force and Gravitational Force The small imbalance between centripetal force and gravity at different points on the Earth is responsible for tides. The Earth’s own gravity is millions of times larger than the gravitational attraction of the moon or sun at the Earth’s surface and, therefore, the imbalance between centripetal force and gravity can be compensated by an immeasurably small change in an object’s weight if the force imbalance is directed in the same direction as Earth’s gravity (vertically toward Earth’s center). Distribution of Tide-Generating Forces The moon’s gravitational attraction and the required centripetal force are exactly balanced at all points along a ring around the Earth drawn almost exactly midway between the point closest to and farthest away from the moon At the points directly toward the moon and directly on the opposite side of the Earth from the moon, Earth’s gravity and the imbalance between the moon’s gravitational attraction and the required centripetal force is completely compensated by an immeasurably small change in an object’s weight. At all other points on the Earth there is a component of the imbalance between the moon’s gravitational attraction and the required centripetal force that acts parallel to the Earth’s surface and so cannot be compensated. This component is the tidal force. The tidal force acts toward the moon on the moon’s side of the Earth and away from the moon on the opposite side. The tidal force is zero at the points directly toward and directly away from the moon, increases away from these points, and then decreases to zero again at points along the ring around the Earth drawn almost exactly midway between the point closest to and the point farthest away from the moon, where the moon’s gravitational attraction and required centripetal force are balanced.
The closeness of the moon to Earth (238,857 miles), and the distance to the sun (92,955,770 miles), accounts for the moon having a tide-raising force nearly 2.5 times greater than the sun. The position of these celestial bodies results in significant variations in pulling forces causing above or below normal tidal ranges. The range between a high and a low tide is greatest when the sun, moon and Earth are in alignment. These are spring tides. When the sun and moon are at right angles to the Earth, their gravitational forces significantly reduce each other. This causes the neap tide, a period of decreased tidal range. The term neap is an acronym for near even as possible. Bulges are about the same size Tide-generating forces are a result of the gravitational attraction between the Earth, sun, and moon. It was not until Sir Isaac Newton (who lived from 1642-1727) discovered the law of gravity that the effect of the sun and the moon on the tides was fully understood. All surfaces of the Earth are pulled toward the moon and sun. This force has little effect on land masses, but it does have a very great and obvious effect on the water of the Earth's oceans. Twice each month the tidal range reaches a maximum and these large tides are called the spring tides. Halfway through the monthly cycle the range is much smaller, and these weak tides are called neap tides. As the moon rotates around the Earth, it pulls the water on the nearest side of the Earth outward into a bulge. A similar bulge on the opposite side of the Earth is caused by the water being thrown outward by the planet's spin. These two bulges travel around the globe, producing two high tides each day. During time of the new moon and full moon, when the sun and moon are in a straight line, their gravitational pull combine and produce spring tides; at this time the high tides are very high and the low tides are very low. When sun and moon are at right angles from the Earth, during the quarter phases of the moon, the gravitational pull on the oceans is less producing a smaller difference between high and low tide known as a neap tide. Some locations have much bigger tides than others. Tidal ranges are usually small in the middle of the ocean but can be very large where tidal waters are funneled into a bay or river estuary. Hawaii has hardly any tidal range at all while the water in the Bay of Fundy, in Canada, has a range of about 40 feet.
Flood tide directs water landward; Ebb tide directs water seaward TIDAL CURRENTS: The rise and fall of the tide is accompanied by the horizontal flow of water called a tidal current. The usual terms used to describe the direction of this horizontal movement are ebb and flood. Ebb currents occur when tidal currents are moving away from the coast. Flood currents move toward the coast. In a purely semi-diurnal current, the flood and ebb each last about 6 hours. Speed of tidal currents depends upon the shape and dimensions of the harbor, coastal areas and ocean bottom. The configuration also influences vertical range of the tide itself. Under certain conditions, tidal currents can move more than 10 knots.
Countor- can distort the rotary motion of circular waves Additional distortions occur near the equator where coriolis deflection changes direction, and along continental margins around large islands, where the sea bottom is shallow and the water is lowed down. These combined effects result in considerable variation in the type of tide and the tidal range along the world’s coastlines Shouldn’t the tides be 12 and 24 hours? Explanation: after 1 earth day, the moon has moved slightly forward in its orbit, so an additional 50 minutes or so is necessary for a spot on the earth to region its postion relative to the moon each day.Hence, the high tide and low tide shift forward each day
TIDES: Tides are the slow, periodic vertical rise and fall of the sea surface. They are usually described as being either diurnal or semi-diurnal. Diurnal tides have one high water and one low water in each lunar day (about 24.8 hours), while semi-diurnal tides have two high and two low waters in the same time period. While these tidal changes are easier to observe where land and water meet, they exist everywhere -- even in the middle of the ocean. Tidal ranges along the shoreline vary by location. For example, the tides in Canada's Bay of Fundy, an Atlantic Ocean inlet west of Nova Scotia, rise and fall as much as 50 feet, while the tidal range in Lake Superior is measured in inches. High and low tides are the result of the attractive forces (gravitational pull) of the moon and sun on a rotating Earth.