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Science · Oceanography · published 2026-08-25 · via Phys.org

Satellite shoreline images expose fine-scale tide variations within bays

Researchers have developed a method using decades of Landsat satellite photos to estimate tide levels along coastlines at 100-meter intervals. The technique reveals that tidal heights can differ by nearly a meter within a single bay, offering far more local detail than traditional gauges or radar satellites. This could improve flood risk modeling and navigation planning.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Tides can vary by almost a meter across a single bay, four decades of satellite images reveal.” Browse more stories.