There are differences in gravity all over Earth’s surface, which result in an overall tidal force. That’s why there are two ...

The WMBF First Alert Weather team gave you the First Alert to Spring Tides this week, which could cause some minor flooding for parts of the Grand Strand.

Weather Are you beach-bound for spring break? What truly causes the tides might have you tongue tangled! What causes the tides? The answer is not as simple as you may think. It might even surprise ...

King tides are the highest tides of the year, but scientists have a different name for them: perigean spring tides. The name doesn't refer to the season of the year — along the California coast ...

The RNLI said the August bank holiday weekend would see the return of spring tides which meant higher high tides and lower low tides, increasing the risk of people and walkers being cut off. It said ...

King tides are also popularly known as spring tides. The term has nothing to do with the spring season, and instead refers to the springing forth motion of the tides.

In a few weeks each year, when the moon is new or full and closest to Earth, the coast experiences “king tides,” also called perigean spring tides, which are the most extreme tides of the year.