What are the causes of tidal waves?

The rise and fall of the tides play an important role in the natural world and can have a marked effect on maritime-related activities. The image aboves shows the NOAA San Francisco Tide Station, in operation for more than 150 years. read more

Tidal waves are caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon on the Earth. The moon's gravitational pull has a greater influence on Earth because it is closer. The moon creates a bulge in the ocean on the side of Earth closest to it. read more

A tidal wave is a shallow water wave caused by the gravitational interactions between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. The rise and fall of the tides play an important role in the natural world and can have a marked effect on maritime-related activities. read more