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Re: Waves affected by the moon



On Fri, 01 Oct 2004 21:55:23 -0400 Steven Swanson <MazdaRx7@AOL.COM>
writes:
Does anyone know how the waves are created by the moon? My
understanding is the gravitational pull of the moon affects huge
surface areas of
ocean causing swells in the water. Is there something else, or am I
way off???

In general, ocean waves are created by the wind.
However it seems to be reasonable that the tides and ocean
currents can also create waves when moving over a shallow,
irregular bottom or narrow openings in the shoreline.

Herb Gottlieb