On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:44:59 -0700, "Gordon"
wrote:

Why are large tide changes called spring tides?
G


Check out:

http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/english...html#viveseaux

"spring tides from the Old English word "springan" which means to well
up."

Jack

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