How do tides work?
Ever wonder how the tides work or what causes the tides? The tides are caused by the gravitational effects of the sun and moon on the earth, resulting in the tidal force. As well as causing the tides, the movements of the earth, moon and sun all relative to one another result in daily and monthly patterns in the tides. This includes the lengths of the tidal cycles as well as spring and neap tides.
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For more information check out the sources used to make this video:
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