Tides and the Moon
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65Tides and the Moon
Tides are the rhythmic rise and fall of sea levels caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Here's how it happens:
Gravitational Pull: The Moon's gravitational force is stronger on the side of Earth facing it. This force pulls the ocean water towards the Moon, creating a bulge.
Centrifugal Force: On the opposite side of Earth, the centrifugal force caused by Earth's rotation pushes the water away from the Moon, creating another bulge.
Bulge Movement: As Earth rotates, these bulges move across the ocean, causing tides to rise and fall.
Amplification: The shape of the coastline, the depth of the ocean, and other factors can amplify or dampen the effects of tides.