Tidal Bores Explained

The Qiantang River bore can reach 9 meters high.

Tidal bores are waves that travel upstream in rivers.

Large tidal ranges over 6 meters help create tidal bores.

Tidal bores occur where tides funnel into narrow, shallow rivers or bays.

Tidal bores happen only during flood tide, never during ebb.

Bores can be a single breaking wave or undular wave trains.

Tidal bores produce strong turbulence and loud rumbling sounds.

The Qiantang bore can travel at up to 40 kilometers per hour.

The Petitcodiac bore grew again to 1 meter high in 2013.

Some tidal bores break waves up to 40 kilometers inland.

Tidal bores create rich feeding and spawning grounds for wildlife.

Tidal bore waves provide a unique chance for river surfing.

The Severn bore in England can reach 2 meters in height.

Bores produce a roar that travels over long distances easily.

Tidal bores show nature's power pushing against river currents.