Definition of ebb and flood (tide)

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Definition of Ebb:
Period when tide level is falling; often taken to mean the ebb current, which occurs during this period.[1].
This is the common definition for Ebb, other definitions can be discussed in the article


Definition of Flood:
The rising of the water level from low tide to high tide.
This is the common definition for Flood, other definitions can be discussed in the article


References

  1. CIRIA (1996). Beach management manual. CIRIA Report 153.


See also

Flood (overflow)

Tide