Piers
Well-known member
Onr of the best descriptions of the two 'bulges' is here.
In essence, the gravitational pull pulls the weater to one side of the earth, whilst the centrifugal force forces the water away from the other side.
All because the orbit of earth, moon and sun are balanced (plus a few more factors etc etc)
In essence, the gravitational pull pulls the weater to one side of the earth, whilst the centrifugal force forces the water away from the other side.
All because the orbit of earth, moon and sun are balanced (plus a few more factors etc etc)