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Ocean bulges are caused by

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Two tidal bulges are created on opposite sides of the Earth due to the moon's gravitational force and inertias counterbalance.

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It is caused by the moon's gravitational force.

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The ocean also bulges out on the side of Earth opposite the Moon. The tidal force causes water to bulge toward the Moon and on the side opposite the Moon. These bulges represent high tides

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