KING OF TIDES: Sun And Moon Cause Record-High Sea Water Levels

Picture shows the extremely high tides in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada, undated. According to Cynnamon Schreinert, the tides have been steadily increasing for years but the past few years have seen dramatic king tides. Note: We obtained permission for this photo. (@CynnamonS/Newsflash) Picture shows the extremely high tides in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada, undated. According to Cynnamon Schreinert, the tides have been steadily increasing for years but the past few years have seen dramatic king tides. Note: We obtained permission for this photo. (@CynnamonS/Newsflash)
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02 January 2023
The annual problem with King Tides caused by winter weather has once again hit Vancouver with cold temperatures and wet conditions on the West Coast. King tides are unusual and rare weather events in which the combined action of the sun and the moon's gravity act together to create high levels. This...