Los Angeles Times
3 months agoKing tides are arriving in California. Here's what they can tell us about rising sea levels
King tides, also known as perigean spring tides, occur during new and full moons when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon align to create higher than average high tides and lower than average low tides.
King tides in California, particularly during the winter, can lead to coastal flooding and give a preview of what rising sea levels will look like. [ more ]