Bowers, David George

Tides: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:: 9780198826637
author:: Bowers, David George
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 168
Dimensions:: 17.4 x 11.2 x 0.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Science, Earth Sciences, Geography,
Condition:: New
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The tide is a remarkable phenomenon that synchronises the movement of matter across our planet. Every drop of seawater plays a part in this tidal motion, driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. At the coast, the tide appears as a twice-daily rise and fall of sea level, affecting the edge of the sea up and down a beach or cliff-face. This Very Short Introduction explores what we know about tides, combining clear explanations of well-known tidal phenomena with recent insights from the deep ocean and coastal seas. The authors use examples from around the world to tell the story of the tide, examining its nature and causes, observation and prediction, and unusual tides. They also explore why tides have been a subject of interest for some of the world's greatest scientists. Tidal mixing of the ocean is essential for maintaining its deep circulation, a key part of the climate-control system of our planet. The authors delve into the history of tidal research, from the early challenge of explaining two tides a day to the development of beautiful tide-predicting machines in the 19th century.

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