The island is known for the " pororoca, " a tidal bore phenomenon in the river that creates large waves reaching in height.
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There are no precautions against cyclones and tidal bores except giving advance warning and providing safe public buildings where people may take shelter.
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Tides do not typically cause erosion by themselves; however, tidal bores can erode as the waves surge up river estuaries from the ocean.
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The first tide table in China was recorded in 1056 AD primarily for visitors wishing to see the famous tidal bore in the Qiantang River.
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And Moncton's only real tourist attraction is the tidal bore _ a twice-daily surge of water up the Petitcodiac River from the Bay of Fundy.
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Two key features of a tidal bore are the intense turbulence and turbulent mixing generated during the bore propagation, as well as its rumbling noise.
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There are several companies in nearby Maitland where individuals can hire boats and guides to travel the tidal bore up the Shubenacadie River during the summer months.
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The extreme tides and its tidal bore in the estuary above the river mouth made this loading operation difficult and sometimes dangerous for the vessels engaging in it.
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The original Second Narrows Bridge was constructed in 1925, and was the first bridge to connect Vancouver with the North Shore over the tidal bore of the narrows.
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Incoming tides can also produce a tidal bore along a river or narrow bay as the water flow against the current results in a wave on the surface.
