Tides Dynamic Theory of Tides Ideal Open Ocean Tide Theory Adds in Coriolis effect and actual depth and shape of ocean basins Tidal energy reflects of ocean basin boundary (continental margin) Travels as a shallow water wave Reflected energy rotates around a point node – acts like a seiche
Tides Dynamic Theory of Tides
Tides Dynamic Theory of Tides
Tides Tidal Patterns
Tides Tidal Patterns
Tides Tidal Patterns
Tides Tidal Patterns
Tides Tidal Patterns
Tides Tidal Currents
Tides Tidal Bores
Tides Tidal Bores
Tides Tidal Ranges
Coasts
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Coasts Processes that affect the shoreline Geological work Erosion Transportation Deposition Energy source = wind waves
Coasts Beach – region affected by wave energy