tidal prism
hydrology
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effect on coastal landforms
- In coastal landforms: Tides
…of water involved, called the tidal prism, is the product of the tidal range and the area of the coastal bay being served by the inlet. This means that though there may be a direct relationship between tidal range and tidal-current speed, it is also possible to have very swift…
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