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Spring 2019 Tides Expected to be Higher than Average

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4/17/2019 - The rising and falling of the sea is a phenomenon upon which we can always depend. Tides are the regular rise and fall of the sea surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and their position relative to the earth. There are some factors that cause… SEE MORE

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The final supermoon of 2019 is expected to contribute to king tides

March King Tides to be Fueled by Pull of the Supermoon

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3/20/2019 - By Alex Sosnowski The final supermoon of 2019 will contribute to king tides and the potential for minor coastal flooding in areas prone to high water issues in the United States this week. During the full moon, the Earth, sun and the moon are in close alignment. This pulls on… SEE MORE

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