The Tides: Pulse of the Earth
The sea rises and falls about twice a day. This general phenomenom and the fact that it is somehow related to the gravitational attraction of the of...
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The sea rises and falls about twice a day. This general phenomenom and the fact that it is somehow related to the gravitational attraction of the of the sun and moon are what most people know about the tides. Beyond this, however, tidal behavior is exhibited by a fascinating variety of forms and created by many forces.
Dr Clancy begins with the basis for our understanding of the major tidal movements: Isaac Newton's equilibrium theory, which predicts the bulging of certain parts of the ocean's surface. Equilibrium theory, however, must be modified by various effects: weather, the size, shape and depth of the ocean basins; atmospheric pressure; and the rotation of the earth. In discussing dynamics, the author reviews basic wave theory and the contributions of Laplace.
Library of Congress no. 68-11810
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