Tides
There are Two Tidal Bulges
Both Moon and Sun Cause Tides
Tides and the Real Oceans
How Tides Move in the Oceans
How Tides Move in the Oceans
Tides Affect Earth's Rotation
Tides and the Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773 Near Earth's perihelion: strong solar tides Near lunar perigee: strong lunar tides Full moon on December 13: spring tide Overall effect: unusually large tidal range
The Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773
Tides and the Battle of Tarawa, November 20, 1943 Near Earth's perihelion: strong solar tides Near lunar apogee: weak lunar tides Near last-quarter moon: neap tide Overall effect: unusually small tidal range
Location of Tarawa
The Attack on Tarawa
Tarawa: What the Planners Wanted
What Actually Happened 1027 Marines killed, 2292 wounded