Tides originate in the oceans and progress toward the coastlines where they appear as the regular rise and fall of the sea surface. The movement of water toward and away from the shore is illustrated by the movement of the green seaweed.īasically, tides are very long-period waves that move through the oceans in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun. As the tide recedes, the waters move away from the shore. As the tide rises, water moves toward the shore. This animation shows the relationship between the vertical and horizontal components of tides.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |