Why do some places on Earth have 2 high tides per day?

Subject: Why do some places on Earth have 2 high tides per day?

Date: Sun Nov 26 10:38:51 2000
Posted by John
Grade level: 7-9 School: Riverside MS
City: Greer State/Province: SC Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 975253131.Es

Message:


Since the interaction of the earth and Moon produce bulges of water on 
opposite sides of the Earth, wouldn't it make sense to assume only 2 high 
tides are possible in a 24 hour period? I have heard there are places on 
Earth where there are 4 in 24 hrs. Is this possible? Does it have anything 
to do with resonance?

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