27 min
A Very Boring Podcast - The History and Science of Alaska's Turnagain Arm Nerd Roamer
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- Education
Tidal wave! Watch out!
Much ado is made about Tsunamis in popular culture. While these massive waves have nothing to do with tidal forces, there is a type of wave that does - a tidal bore. Found in only a few locations around the world, these fascinating waves require a specific mix of elements in order to occur.
Alaska's Turnagain Arm is one of these locations, and the tidal bore waves seen there are impressive - sometimes reaching up to 10 feet high!
We will explore what makes the geography of this area so unique, and go on some tangents about the colorful figures from the "Age of Exploration" that gave European names to many of the features to which tourists now flock.
Pairs well with: Travel to Alaska (especially the Seward Highway) and the Bay of Fundy
Deep Dives: Alaska Bore Tide Viewing Guide: https://www.alaska.org/advice/alaska-bore-tide
Tidal wave! Watch out!
Much ado is made about Tsunamis in popular culture. While these massive waves have nothing to do with tidal forces, there is a type of wave that does - a tidal bore. Found in only a few locations around the world, these fascinating waves require a specific mix of elements in order to occur.
Alaska's Turnagain Arm is one of these locations, and the tidal bore waves seen there are impressive - sometimes reaching up to 10 feet high!
We will explore what makes the geography of this area so unique, and go on some tangents about the colorful figures from the "Age of Exploration" that gave European names to many of the features to which tourists now flock.
Pairs well with: Travel to Alaska (especially the Seward Highway) and the Bay of Fundy
Deep Dives: Alaska Bore Tide Viewing Guide: https://www.alaska.org/advice/alaska-bore-tide
27 min