Tidal Formation

Remember we discussed the Ocean Wave Formation and touched on Tidal Formation, well today is that day to unpack that aspect a little further.

Did you know Wales has the 2nd largest tidal swing in the world?

Here are some important & fun facts: 

 Both the Moon & Sun play a major part in making high & low tides on Earth due to the gravitational force from each sphere

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While the Moon pulls the water towards its sphere, the Earth is also attracted like a magnet which simultaneously creates 2 high tides at each side of the hemisphere with the tide nearer the moon being far greater as it holds the most gravitational force.
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When the moon aligns directly with Sun this is called a 'New Moon', and when it's furthest away from the Sun it's called the 'Full Moon'
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 At the time of the Moon and Sun are aligned horizontally across the Earth, the gravity force creates 'SUPer tides' as both spheres hold a combined strength. This is commonly referred to as 'Spring Tides' as in 'Springing forth'.
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 Upon the Moon being at its 1st or 3rd quarter of Earth orbit against the sun, the gravitational pull is far more modest as the gravity forces counteract each other - this is commonly referred to as 'Neap Tides'.
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 There are in total x60 high and x60 low tides on Earth for each Lunar month and of which x2 are Spring and x2 are Neap tides

 

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So there we have it, high-level tides explained in a nutshell!

Want to learn more? If so, here's a short 5-minute video from Space Science which we think you may like!