Sea are all aligned (full moon and new moon), the combined effect results in the high "spring tides". In contrast, when the Sun is at 90° from the Moon as viewed from Earth, the combined gravitational effect on tides is less causing the lower "neap tides". Tidal flows of seawater are resisted by the water's inertia and can be affected by land masses. In places like the Gulf of Mexico where land constrains the movement of the bulges, only one set of tides may occur each day. Inshore from an island there may be a complex daily cycle with four high
The Raksha Country and the Sea Market The Raksha Country and the Sea Market "The Raksha Country and the Sea Market" () is a short story by Pu Songling first published in "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio". Told in two parts, the story follows the adventures of scholar-merchant Ma Ji, and is one of the first "Strange Tales" entries to be translated into English. Some critics have argued that "The Raksha Country" serves as social commentary relating to various topics including hypocrisy, conventional standards of beauty, and nationalism. The story was likely inspired by both ancient Hindu mythology and early Chinese literature; it has been adapted