How do low and high tide occurs?
THE TIDES The tides are the regular rise and fall of the ocean. They are seen most prominently along coasts and in harbors and bays. Tides occur in all bodies of water. In small, enclosed areas such as lakes and ponds, however, the rise and fall of the water are slight and usually pass unnoticed. Where the oceans meet the land along seacoasts and in bays and harbours, the tides are more prominent. In mid-ocean the difference between high water and low water is perhaps two or three feet. Along the shores of continents, especially in gradually narrowing bays, the difference may be much greater. The highest tide in New York Harbor is about 5 1/2 feet (1.7 meters). In Boston (Mass.) Harbor the water rises as much as 11 feet (3 meters). In the Bay of Fundy, between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada, the tide can rise 53 1/2 feet (16.3 meters) from low water, and even more during exceptional storm conditions. High Tide and Low Tide Low Tide See the effects of the Low Tide [53 KB] Low Tid
