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a non-technical term synonymous with tide; use discouraged
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
normal tide
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Storm tides of the North Sea — A storm tide is a tide with a high flood period caused by a storm. Storm tides can be a severe danger to the coast and the people living along the coast. The water level can rise to more than 5 m (17 ft) above the normal tide. Compare to storm… … Wikipedia
