The Moon’s gravitational pull is the main driver of ocean tides on Earth. But with our powers combined, the Sun and the Moon create even higher tides twice a month, called spring tides. Explore how the Moon causes tides: https://go.nasa.gov/3z5IxM6 | NASA Space Alerts

Got two minutes to watch the tides change? Also, did you know high-tide flooding is becoming more frequent with human-caused global warming? Here is a visualization of these complex waves on a global scale. More information and complete transcript here: https://sealevel.nasa.gov/resources/117/video-global-ocean-tides/ #NationalOceanMonth | NASA Climate Change

🌊 HOW TIDES ARE FORMED Definition: Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun, along with the rotation of the Earth. CAUSES OF TIDES 1. Gravitational Pull of the Moon The Moon’s gravity pulls on the Earth’s oceans, causing water to bulge out on the side of Earth facing the Moon. At the same time, on the opposite side of the Earth, another bulge forms due to the inertia (outward force) of the water. 2. Gravitational Pull of t