Why some tides rise higher than others
In short: This video captures unusually high tides at the Embarcadero, driven by a specific celestial alignment. Scott Manley explains the underlying science behind these extreme water levels.
The surge in water levels is caused by the Sun and Moon reaching their closest points to the Earth simultaneously. This alignment creates a gravitational effect that results in extra high tides.
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