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Why are winter tides higher in northerly latitudes?
Quote from: Yusup Hizirov on 25/10/2018 12:21:38Why are winter tides higher in northerly latitudes?Have you evidence to show that they are?
Quote from: The Spoon on 25/10/2018 12:57:50Quote from: Yusup Hizirov on 25/10/2018 12:21:38Why are winter tides higher in northerly latitudes?Have you evidence to show that they are?Calendar tides.
For one, Earth is closer to the sun in northern winters, so the combined tidal effect is higher when they coincide. It happens in the southern hemisphere as well, but is isn't winter over there.
Quote from: Halc on 26/10/2018 19:47:28For one, Earth is closer to the sun in northern winters, so the combined tidal effect is higher when they coincide. It happens in the southern hemisphere as well, but is isn't winter over there.You can comment on this post in more detail.