Tides, astronomical
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-028097
The alternating rise and fall of the ocean surface and connected waters, such as estuaries and gulfs, that result from the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-028097 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Water |
| References | Coastal Sensitivity to Sea-level Rise Glossary and Acronyms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-028097",
"term": "Tides, astronomical",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "The alternating rise and fall of the ocean surface and connected waters, such as estuaries and gulfs, that result from the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun.",
"subject": "Water",
"references": [
"Coastal Sensitivity to Sea-level Rise Glossary and Acronyms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tides-astronomical/"
}
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