Mixed tide
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007327
A tidal pattern characterized by two high tides and two low tides per day, where the heights of successive high tides and/or successive low tides are significantly different. This pattern is common along the Pacific coast of North America. It results from the interaction of diurnal and semi-diurnal tidal constituents.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007327 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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