Tides

Tides

1. neap tides

   • neap
     • ""with out power advancing"
   • lesser tidal range
   • quarter moons

2. spring tides

   • **has nothing to do with the spring season
   • Full moon or new moon
   • greatest tidal range

3. factors

   • ocean charcateristics
     • size
     • depth
     • topography
   • lattitude
   • shoreline shape
     • fun fact: the highest tides occur when open water is forced into partially enclosed gulfs or bays

4. tidal range

   • "difference between consecutive high and low tides

5. tidal power generation

   • waves
     • frictional force between atmospheric wind and ocean surface causing undulation
     • travel in groups called wave trains
     • tsunami
       • "seismic sea wave"
       • japanese word for "harbor wave"
       • Fun fact: tsunamis are NOT related to hurricanes or tides
       • Fun fact: they are caused by sharp and sudden movements located on the sea floor
         • caused by earthquakes, submarine landslide, or eruptions of under sea volcanic eruptions