Tidal Falls Sullivan Earthcache EarthCache
Tidal Falls Sullivan Earthcache
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You can drive to the cache site and view the falls within 30-40 ft
of the parking area.
Tides are periodic rises and falls of large bodies of water. Tides
are caused by the gravitational interaction between the Earth and
the Moon. The gravitational attraction of the moon causes the
oceans to bulge out in the direction of the moon. Another bulge
occurs on the opposite side, since the Earth is also being pulled
toward the moon (and away from the water on the far side). Since
the earth is rotating while this is happening, two tides occur each
day. Reversing Falls are phenomena resulting from tidal action.
They occur in coastal areas where a constriction narrows the
channel connecting the ocean with an inland body of water. Normally
rivers flow to the ocean. At low tide, the inland waters empty into
the sea over a rocky shelf in a waterfall. As the tide rises above
the falls, the seawater forces its way against the river flow. The
rapids slow to a stop. As the incoming tide continues to rise, the
resulting turbulence, in the form of whirlpools, eddies and rapids,
makes the falls appear to have actually reversed and moves
upstream. Located at the Tidal Falls Preserve, aka Sullivan Falls
there is a reversing falls created by the tidal flow. It is a
popular place for kayakers to practice their skills in white-water
as well as a picnic area for spectators to just enjoy this
phenomena of nature. Follow RT.1 through Ellsworth toward
Hancock/Sullivan. Before crossing the Sullivan bridge you will see
a fork in the road. Go to the right. There is a sign before this
point informing you of the tidal falls area. About seven tenths of
a mile after the fork turn left onto Tidal Falls Rd. This will take
you to the Preserve which also has a restaurant close by. It's a
very popular area, especially at lunch & dinner and high tide.
As per new regulations for earthcaches, to log this cache you must
record your time of visit pertaining to the tide, such as, 1:30
p.m., 2 hours before high tide, and observations: the turbulance
was getting greater and the two currents colliding were causing a
dramatic effect. As the logs accumulate, cachers will discover a
time to visit the cache that will provide a greater view of the
tidal falls phenomenon. Tidal charts are available at: Tidal
Charts
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