Moon

Moon

1. Nodal cycle

   • Every 18.6 years the moon's axis of rotation wobbles
   • Ocean tide level increases
     • Causes high tide flooding
       • Threats to coastal flora and fauna
       • Salinizes freshwater wetlands
         • Causes displacement and reduction of species
         • Affects the carbon storage capacity of these ecosystems
     • These tides break up large blocks of polar ice
       • Changes in ocean heat flow
   • May generate large ocean waves
     • Related to the exchange between the phenomena of the boy and the girl

2. Amount of light reflected

   • Influences the temperature of the poles
     • Full moon the poles are 0.55°c warmer

3. Causes tides in solid earth

   • Originate bulges on the surface
     • Can trigger earthquakes and volcanic activity

4. Causes atmospheric tides

   • Produce changes in air pressure
     • Increase in air temperature
       • Decreases the possibility of precipitation
     • Decrease in air temperature