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When the tides are especially strong due to the alignment of the sun and moon it is called a tide?
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The heavy waves caused by a hurricane are called rip tides?
While hurricanes can cause rip tides. The waves they cause are generally called "storm surge".
What are the heavy waves caused by the hurricane called?
They are actually called a Storm Surge, and it is due to the low pressure associated with a hurruicane which causes a rise in sea surface level which is then whipped up by the strong hurricane force winds. (Rip tides, or rip currents, are strong surface currents flowing seaward from a shore in some places, and are not generally associated with hurricanes.)
What forces causes the earth's highest tides in the ocean?
The gravity of the moon and sun causes the earth's tides. The greatest tides are called 'spring' tides which occur when the earth, moon and sun are aligned. The moon has the greatest effect on our tides because of its proximity.
What phase of the moon the highest and lowest tides on earth?
New and full moons produce the highest and lowest tides. These are called spring tides
How does the presence of the moon impact on earth?
The moon is a source of gravity so it effects the ocean by pulling on the water, making tides. The tides are largest during a full or new moon, and smallest during a half moon. The large tides are called spring tides, while the small ones are called neap tides.
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