Tidal

Scientists report new findings on how tidal forces from the Sun and Moon can trigger earthquakes. The research reportedly explains the mechanism by which gravitational stresses from these celestial bodies may nudge faults already under strain, setting off quakes. The claim has drawn attention as a potential step forward in understanding earthquake timing.

A long-exposure photograph of the coastal sandstone rocks and intertidal zone at the Scripps Coastal Preserve in La Jolla, California, is being shared under the 'MeerMittwoch' sea-themed photography tag. The image, taken in September 2026, shows the Pacific Ocean seascape with the smooth, blurred water effect typical of long-exposure seascape photography.

A Nor'easter has flooded streets in Ocean City, Maryland, with photographs showing water covering roads along the resort town. The coastal storm brought tidal flooding to the Delmarva peninsula, disrupting travel and daily life in the popular beach destination. Photos of submerged streets are circulating as residents and visitors document the impact of the ongoing coastal weather event.

Ocean City, Maryland has issued warnings about flooding and high winds, with high tides forcing the closure of several roads. Officials are cautioning residents and visitors about hazardous conditions along the coastal resort town, particularly in areas prone to tidal flooding. Similar coastal flood warnings have been affecting communities along the mid-Atlantic coast during recent high tide cycles.

Officials in Ocean County, New Jersey are preparing for coastal tidal flooding and beach erosion, with potential evacuations under consideration. Emergency crews are monitoring shorelines as rising water threatens beachfront communities. Residents along the Jersey Shore are being warned to stay alert for possible evacuation orders.

Scituate's town administrator is speaking out about the impact of a coastal storm hitting the Massachusetts town, as a coastal flood warning remains in effect. Scituate, frequently hit hard by nor'easters and coastal flooding, is seeing communities brace for further tidal impacts while local officials assess damage and respond to ongoing conditions.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center scientists deliberately flood a forest in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, every summer as part of a long-running experiment. By pumping water into the wetland forest, researchers simulate sea-level rise to study how coastal ecosystems and carbon storage respond to climate change. The unusual project draws attention for its hands-on approach to understanding what rising seas will do to Maryland's tidal forests.

New research suggests slow earthquakes — gradual fault movements that can precede major quakes — may be set off by tidal stresses from the Sun and Moon. The forces are described as comparable to a slight push from a hand, but when timed with a fault already near failure, they can be enough to get it moving. The findings could improve understanding of when slow slip events might escalate into destructive earthquakes.

New research suggests slow-slip earthquakes, which can precede major temblors, may be triggered by tidal stresses from the Sun and Moon. Scientists report that gravitational forces from celestial bodies can nudge fault segments into slow ruptures, offering a potential early indicator of damaging earthquakes. The findings are drawing attention among geophysicists and seismology watchers.

A new report by Inter Press Service examines how coastal communities in Bangladesh can be protected from tide-related loss and damage as rising seas and tidal flooding intensify. The piece focuses on adaptation measures and how loss-and-damage funding can support vulnerable low-lying areas facing repeated tidal inundation.