neap tide
spring tide
The daily tidal range is greatest during the Spring tide. This is when the moon and the sun are either together in the sky or they are on opposite sides of the heavens.
Spring tide
A spring tide has the greatest tidal range. A neap tide has a smaller tidal range.
Neap tide.
Spring tides have the greatest tidal range.
The city with the highest tidal range in the world is located in the Bay of Fundy, Canada. The town of Burntcoat Head in Nova Scotia holds the record for the greatest tidal range, with tides reaching up to 53 feet.
it is at its lowest.
The greatest difference between high and low tide in a tidal cycle is known as the tidal range. This range can vary depending on the location and the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. In general, areas with larger tidal ranges experience more extreme high and low tides compared to areas with smaller tidal ranges.
Tidal ranges are greatest in coastal areas with narrow bays and estuaries that amplify the tidal forces. The Bay of Fundy in Canada holds the record for the highest tidal range, reaching up to 16 meters (53 feet) due to its unique shape and topography.
The greatest tidal range occurs during spring tides, which happen when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned, resulting in the combined gravitational pull that causes higher high tides and lower low tides. Conversely, the lowest tidal range occurs during neap tides, which occur when the moon is at a right angle to the Earth and sun, leading to weaker gravitational effects and smaller differences between high and low tides. This variation is due to the alignment of celestial bodies and their gravitational influences on Earth’s oceans.
The daily tidal range is least during neap tide. These types of tides happen when the moon and sun are at right angles with one another, causing gravitational forces to counteract each other. This creates a weak tidal force.
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