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Tide line explained

by Alan Sealls

Tue, May 5th 2020 at 9:48 PM
Updated Thu, November 10th 2022 at 11:07 PM
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Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — Tide Line is the name commonly used to describe where freshwater meets saltwater but does not mix, at least initially. It can be dramatic. It's all based on different density of freshwater and saltwater.

Chief Meteorologist Alan Sealls explains in this video.

More detailed information on tide lines from NOAA's Ocean Service and from StackExchange.

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