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Gravimetric Geodesy(5)
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  The gravitational forces of Sun and Moon deform the Earth’s shape, causing tides in the oceans, atmosphere and solid body of the Earth.The height of the marine equilibrium tide amounts to only half a meter or so over the free ocean. In coastal areas the tidal height is significantly increased by the shallowing of the continental shelf and the confining shapes of bays and harbors. Accordingly, the height and variation of the tide at any place is influenced strongly by complex local factors.
Tidal Load Height (Semi-diurnal Tides)
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