amphidromic

Adjective

Meaning

Alternative form of amphidromical

Alternative form of amphidromous

Relating to a tidal node

Examples

The amphidromic point is at once cotidal with high and low waters, which is satisfied by zero tidal motion. Source: Internet

Oceanic tides actually rotate around the ocean basins as vast gyres around several amphidromic points where no tide exists. Source: Internet

The curved arcs around the amphidromic points show the direction of the tides, each indicating a synchronized 6-hour period. Source: Internet

The lines rotate around the amphidromic points counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere so that from Baja California Peninsula to Alaska and from France to Ireland the M 2 tide propagates northward. Source: Internet

Tidal ranges generally increase with increasing distance from amphidromic points. Source: Internet

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