Spring tides
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What are spring tides a result of?
The combined gravitational pull of the sun and the moon when they are aligned
Are spring tides stronger or weaker than neap tides?
Stronger
How often do spring tides occur?
Twice a month
Why are spring tides above average?
As it is the highest high tides and lowest low tide
What can happen if spring tides are combined with strong winds and storms?
It can cause significant landforms changes high up on the shore
When do spring tides occur?
On a biannual basis during vernal (spring)and autumnal equinoxes - strongest in March and September
Why do spring tides occur then?
As the sun is over the equator
How does spring tides change throughout compare to other tides?
It is the most extreme from variation to variation
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