Neap Tides vs Spring Tides

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What are Neap Tides?

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Neap Tides are the tides that occur when the difference between high and low tide is the least, typically during the first and last quarter moon phases.

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What are Spring Tides?

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Spring Tides are the tides that occur when the difference between high and low tide is the greatest, typically during the new moon and full moon phases.

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During which moon phases do Neap Tides occur?

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Neap Tides occur during the first quarter and last quarter moon phases.

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During which moon phases do Spring Tides occur?

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Spring Tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What alignment of the Earth, Sun, and Moon causes Spring Tides?

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Spring Tides occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in a straight line.

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What alignment of the Earth, Sun, and Moon causes Neap Tides?

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Neap Tides occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are at a 90-degree angle to each other.

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How do Neap Tides affect tidal ranges?

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Neap Tides result in the smallest tidal ranges, meaning the difference between high tide and low tide is minimal.

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How do Spring Tides affect tidal ranges?

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Spring Tides result in the largest tidal ranges, meaning the difference between high tide and low tide is maximal.

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What is the frequency of Spring Tides?

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Spring Tides occur approximately every two weeks, during the new moon and full moon.

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What is the frequency of Neap Tides?

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Neap Tides occur approximately every two weeks, during the first quarter and last quarter.