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Also known as: high water

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tidal power

In tidal power: Types
…take advantage of differences between high tides and low tides by using a “barrage,” or type of dam, to block receding water during ebb periods. At low tide, water behind the barrage is released, and the water passes through a turbine that generates electricity.
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