News tagged with earth tide

Ancient tides quite different from today - some dramatically higher

The ebb and flow of the ocean tides, generally thought to be one of the most predictable forces on Earth, are actually quite variable over long time periods, in ways that have not been adequately accounted ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

Aug 01, 2011 | 5 / 5 (6) | 2 |

Riding -- and reading -- the Earth tide

(PhysOrg.com) -- Once a day, Miaki Ishii rides the Earth tide, rising slowly — along with her desk, chair, and entire office — 20 to 30 centimeters before sinking back again.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

Jan 29, 2009 | 4.2 / 5 (5) | 2