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The Earth is not a perfect sphere. The rotation of the planet has caused the Earth to 'bulge' to a certain extent. The distance around the Equator is further than any other measurement of the circumference.

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Do low tides occur as places on the earth surface pass through the areas of tide bugles?

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In what war did battle of bulge occur?

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What is a aqueous bulge?

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What causes equatorial bulge?

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Which military engagements did not occur. in the pacific theater?

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