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From: Treena Joi (tjoi@stanfordalumni.org)
Date: Tue Feb 24 2004 - 07:54:40 PST

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Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 07:54:40 -0800
From: Treena Joi <tjoi@stanfordalumni.org>
Subject: tides
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Hi gang

I was wondering if I am correct in my understanding that the tides are
caused by the Earth itself bulging in response to the Moon's
gravitational pull, rather than the water. My understanding is that the
bulging Earth causes the relative water levels to change. confirmation
anyone?

Treena Joiful

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