Subject: Where do the largest ocean tides occur in the spring?

Date: Wed Mar 18 10:35:57 1998
Posted by Mark Roberts
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I have heard that ocean tides in spring (vernal equinox) in 
the northern hemisphere are the some of the largest of 
the year.  Is this true  and, if so, is there an explanation?



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