It's the season of King Tides, the year's highest astronomical tides. The highest tides of everything other than the positions of the earth, sun and moon - and their gravitational effects - were taken out of the equation. Yet, impressive as they sound, this year's king tides will be more like commoners just decades from now. With sea levels rising, scientists say our high tides today will be more like low tides in 50 years.
We're building an army of data-gathering volunteers to catch one of this year's kings, plotting its rise as it crests across the region. The information will help scientists, planners and elected leaders get a better handle on our risks from coastal flooding.
How you can help:
Your time. Approximately about an hour and a half in the late morning or early afternoon of Saturday, October 27, 2018, to trace the high tide line near where you live, work or play.
Your smartphone. Download an app and practice using it. And then, on the day of the event, upload to the app some GPS coordinates and photos.
Your team spirit. You'll be part of a team. You will be invited to become a Tide Captain and lead a team of your own.
If your troop is interested in participating, contact Barbara Bonheur at bonheurs@aol.com for more details.
This is a great STEM activity.
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