Moon causes tides, why is Mediteranian sea not tidal?

Subject: Moon causes tides, why is Mediteranian sea not tidal?

Date: Fri Oct 14 15:36:12 2005
Posted by Barrie
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Area of science: Earth Sciences
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Atlantic ocean level can rise by 30feet or more higher than the mediteranian, 
water tries to find its own level. Why does a large mass of water not rush 
through the Straits of Gibralta every 11 hours or so?

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