Tides are the rise and fall of ocean water, caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the moon. As the Earth rotates, the moon’s gravity pulls on the oceans, creating bulges of water that result in high and low tides.
This force is so strong that it even slightly deforms the Earth itself! The sun also plays a role—during full moons and new moons, when the sun and moon align, we experience extra-high “spring tides”.
Tides aren’t just a natural spectacle—they’re essential for marine life, navigation, and even renewable energy!
