Tidal Bore

A tidal bore (or simply bore in context, or also aegir, eagre, or eygre) is a tidal phenomenon in which the leading edge of the incoming tide forms a wave (or waves) of water that travels up a river or narrow bay against the direction of the river or bay's current.

Read more about Tidal Bore:  Bore Phenomenon, Impact of Tidal Bores, Scientific Studies of Tidal Bores

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