Coming and Going

Turnagain Arm has (one of) the largest tidal action in the world. I was trying to show you a bit of that with this pic. Please use your imagination to help you see it.

The difference of the water is where the incoming tide is meeting the outgoing tide. It causes quite a "rip" in this area. There are several locations where the water just boils.

Another phenomenon along Turnagain Arm is the bore tide. I've written before about watching surfers in the area lining up for a ride. You can read a bit more about it here.

Yup - we live in Alaska. We make our own fun.

Have a great Sunday everyone.
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Posted by Purplemoose at August 20, 2005 11:17 PM