(via PBS Terra) Where typical ocean tides average about three feet, the Bay of Fundy’s record-setting tides soar over 50. This means 160 billion tons of water rush through the bay twice every day, ...
The Bay of Fundy in Atlantic Canada is well renowned for having the highest tides in the world — but many residents in Nunavik have long believed that title belongs to them. Now, the representative ...
A Facebook post recounting the ahead-of-its-time ingenuity of so-called "tide-millers" in Nova Scotia in the 18th century caught the attention of readers in early September. The post, which included a ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Solar Influence on Tides The sun also affects tides, but less than the moon. When the sun and moon align, they create higher high tides, called spring tides. At other times, the sun’s pull results in ...
You may have heard of Canada’s Bay of Fundy--perhaps even toured there to see the amazing high and low tides. One of the most popular areas to go there is Hopewell Rocks. Here is a shot of Hopewell ...
The Bay of Fundy in Atlantic Canada is well renowned for having the highest tides in the world — but many residents in Nunavik have long believed that title belongs to them. Now, the representative ...