Science & ClimatePhys.org•1 min read•9/24/2026 (2h ago)

Earth's tides are shaped by more than the Moon—and they're changing as the planet warms

Earth's tides are shaped by more than the Moon—and they're changing as the planet warms
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In some parts of the world, the sea barely rises and falls with the tides. In others, the difference between high and low tide is dramatic. Along Western Australia's Kimberley coast, for example, it can exceed 10 meters (33 feet)—roughly the height of a three-story building.

Key Takeaways

  • In some parts of the world, the sea barely rises and falls with the tides.
  • In others, the difference between high and low tide is dramatic.
  • Along Western Australia's Kimberley coast, for example, it can exceed 10 meters (33 feet)—roughly the height of a three-story building.

In some parts of the world, the sea barely rises and falls with the tides. In others, the difference between high and low tide is dramatic. Along Western Australia's Kimberley coast, for example, it can exceed 10 meters (33 feet)—roughly the height of a three-story building.

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