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How many low tides happen at a given coast in any 24-hour period?
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Because the Earth rotates through two tidal
"bulges" every lunar day, coastal areas
experience two high and two low tides
every 24 hours and 50 minutes.

Travis Bear answered Jul 25, 2023

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