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Narrow seaway connecting two bodies of water
A tidal strait is a strait through which a tidal current flows. Tidal currents are usually unidirectional but sometimes are bidirectional. Tidal straits
Tidal_strait
Strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand
Cook Strait are dominated by strong tidal flows. The tidal flow through Cook Strait is unusual in that the tidal elevation at the ends of the strait are
Cook_Strait
Waterway connecting two bodies of water
significant tidal power using tidal stream turbines. Tides are more predictable than wave power or wind power. The Pentland Firth (a strait) may be capable
Strait
Tidal water between Anglesey and mainland Wales
tidal effects observed along the banks of the strait can be confusing. A rising tide approaches from the south-west, causing the water in the strait to
Menai_Strait
Tidal strait in New York City
Hell Gate is a narrow tidal strait in the East River in New York City. It separates Astoria, Queens, from Randall's and Wards Islands in Manhattan. The
Hell_Gate
Tidal strait in Northern California
The Carquinez Strait (/kɑːrˈkiːnəs/; Spanish: Estrecho de Carquinez) is a narrow tidal strait located in the Bay Area of Northern California, United States
Carquinez_Strait
Harbor in New York and New Jersey
Island Sound by the East River, which despite its name is actually a tidal strait. New York Harbor is generally synonymous with Upper New York Bay, which
New_York_Harbor
Strait connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
The Strait of Gibraltar, also known as the Straits of Gibraltar, is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates
Strait_of_Gibraltar
Tidal strait in Louisiana, United States
The Rigolets is a 8-mile-long (13 km) deepwater tidal strait in Louisiana. "Rigolets" comes from the word rigole, French for 'trench' or 'gutter'. The
Rigolets
Tidal strait between New York and New Jersey
Arthur Kill (sometimes referred to as the Staten Island Sound) is a tidal strait in the New York–New Jersey Harbor Estuary between Staten Island (also
Arthur_Kill
Tidal strait between New York and New Jersey
74°07′12″W / 40.644°N 74.120°W / 40.644; -74.120 The Kill Van Kull is a tidal strait between Staten Island, New York, and Bayonne, New Jersey, in the United
Kill_Van_Kull
Tidal strait in Southeast Asia
the Tebrau Strait, Johor Strait, Selat Johor, Selat Tebrau, and Tebrau Reach, also spelled Johore Strait) is an international tidal strait in Southeast
Straits_of_Johor
Strait between Calabria and Sicilia, Italy
Messina, it is 5.1 km (3.2 mi) wide. The strait's maximum depth is about 250 m (820 ft). The strait has strong tidal currents that create a unique marine
Strait_of_Messina
Tidal strait in the U.S.
Agate Pass or Agate Passage is a high-current tidal strait in Puget Sound connecting Port Madison and mainland Kitsap County in the US state of Washington
Agate_Pass
Tidal strait in Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
The Port Washington Narrows is a tidal strait located in Bremerton, Washington, United States. The northwest entrance is marked on the west side by Rocky
Port_Washington_Narrows
Navigable tidal strait in New York City
The East River is a saltwater tidal estuary in New York City. The waterway, which despite its name is a tidal strait, not a river, connects Upper New York
East_River
Change in sea level due to gravity
Near Cape Terawhiti in the middle of Cook Strait the tidal height variation is almost nil while the tidal current reaches its maximum, especially near
Tide
Brook Kill Van Kull (tidal strait) East River (tidal strait) Newtown Creek Harlem River (tidal strait) Bronx Kill (tidal strait) Bronx River Flushing
List_of_rivers_of_New_York
Tidal strait in New York City
The Bronx Kill is a narrow tidal strait in New York City delineating the southernmost extent of the Bronx. It separates the Bronx from Randalls Island
Bronx_Kill
Tidal strait in New York City
The Harlem River is an 8-mile (13 km) tidal strait in New York City, flowing between the Hudson River and the East River. It separates the island of Manhattan
Harlem_River
Strait in Indonesia
The Lombok Strait (Indonesian: Selat Lombok) is a strait of the Bali Sea connecting to the Indian Ocean, and is located between the islands of Bali and
Lombok_Strait
Strait in New York City
74°02′53″W / 40.61333°N 74.04806°W / 40.61333; -74.04806 The Narrows is the tidal strait separating the boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City
The_Narrows
Narrow strait in northwestern Turkey
shape of the strait is akin to a river. It is the sole connection point of two far larger bodies of water and so experiences significant tidal water movements
Dardanelles
Clearing of New York City's East River
7826; -73.9241 The removal of obstructive rocks from Hell Gate, a narrow tidal strait in New York City's East River and a major water transportation route
Removal_of_Hell_Gate_rocks
Brook Neepaulakating Creek West Branch Papakating Creek Kill Van Kull (tidal strait) Hackensack River Penhorn Creek Sawmill Creek Berrys Creek Mill Creek
List_of_rivers_of_New_Jersey
Tidal strait in eastern Rhode Island, United States
The Sakonnet River is a tidal strait in the state of Rhode Island which flows approximately 14 miles (23 km) between Mount Hope Bay and Rhode Island Sound
Sakonnet_River
Strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra
of its northeastern end. The strait is notoriously difficult to navigate because of this shallowness, very strong tidal currents, sandbanks, and man-made
Sunda_Strait
Most populous city in the United States
River—a tidal strait—flows from Long Island Sound and separates the Bronx and Manhattan from Long Island. The Harlem River, another tidal strait between
New_York_City
The Arthur Kill is a tidal strait that separates New Jersey (above) from Staten Island (below). Outerbridge Crossing connects the two, at the south end
List of smaller islands in New York City
List_of_smaller_islands_in_New_York_City
Strait in New York City, United States
Buttermilk Channel is a small tidal strait in Upper New York Bay in New York City, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) long and 0.25 miles (0.40 km) wide, separating
Buttermilk_Channel
Strait in southern Chile between the Atlantic and Pacific
of 1.1 and 1.2 m, respectively. There is enormous tidal energy potential in the strait. The strait is prone to Williwaws, "a sudden violent, cold, katabatic
Strait_of_Magellan
Tidal strait in Washington State
425765°N 122.521591°W / 47.425765; -122.521591 The Colvos Passage is a tidal strait within Puget Sound in the American state of Washington running west of
Colvos_Passage
Waterway between the South Korean mainland and Jindo Island
massively outnumbered by the Japanese fleet. Tidal forces mean that the currents of the Myeongnyang Strait reverse direction roughly every three hours
Myeongnyang_Strait
River in New York, United States
neighborhoods of the South Bronx. It empties into the East River, a tidal strait connected to Long Island Sound, between the Soundview and Hunts Point
Bronx_River
List of large explosions
Flood Rock, annihilating the island, in order to clear the Hell Gate tidal strait for the benefit of East River shipping traffic. The explosion sent a
Largest artificial non-nuclear explosions
Largest_artificial_non-nuclear_explosions
Topics referred to by the same term
East River is a tidal strait in New York City. East River may also refer to: East River, Nova Scotia, Canada East River (South Dakota), United States East
East_River_(disambiguation)
Easternmost part of the Mediterranean Sea
higher than the Eastern Mediterranean, so the canal is an intermittent tidal strait discharging water into the Mediterranean. The Bitter Lakes – hypersaline
Levantine_Sea
Bridge in Kent, England
Crossing is a bridge which carries the A249 road across the Swale (a tidal strait of the Thames Estuary), linking the Isle of Sheppey with the mainland
Sheppey_Crossing
Tidal strait in Puget Sound
Dalco Passage is a tidal strait within Puget Sound in the U.S. state of Washington. Located between the southern end of Vashon Island and the mainland
Dalco_Passage
Strait between Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Scotia. The Northumberland Strait varies in depth between 17 and 65 metres, with the deepest waters at either end. The tidal patterns are complex; the
Northumberland_Strait
two metres. Tidal currents are usually around two kilometres per hour (one knot). Some exception are in and around Cook Strait, where tidal currents can
Ocean_power_in_New_Zealand
Greek strait separating Euboea from the mainland
South Euboean Gulf. The strait is subject to strong tidal currents which reverse direction approximately four times a day. Tidal flows are very weak in
Euripus_Strait
Maker and installer of tidal power and hydroelectric systems
middle of the East River, a tidal strait running from Long Island Sound to Upper New York Bay. The Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project, owned
Verdant_Power
Cruise terminal in New York, United States
is 180,000 square feet (17,000 m2) and sits on Buttermilk Channel, a tidal strait separating Brooklyn from Governors Island. It is owned by the City of
Brooklyn_Cruise_Terminal
Unintended migration of marine species across the Suez Canal
higher in elevation than the eastern Mediterranean, the canal serves as a tidal strait by which Red Sea water pours into the Mediterranean. The Bitter Lakes
Lessepsian_migration
History of New York City borough
visit the area that would become New York City. Verrazzano entered the tidal strait now known as The Narrows and named the land around Upper New York Harbor
History_of_Manhattan
Narrowest part of the English Channel
The Strait of Dover or Dover Strait, historically known as the Dover Narrows, is the strait at the narrowest part of the English Channel, marking the
Strait_of_Dover
Tidal strait in Puget Sound in Washington, USA
122°33′18″W / 47.595°N 122.555°W / 47.595; -122.555 Rich Passage is a tidal strait in Puget Sound, allowing access to Bremerton, Washington, the Puget Sound
Rich_Passage
1st United States presidential inauguration
Jersey and took a small barge with 13 pilots through the Kill Van Kull tidal strait into the Upper New York Bay, and from there the city. A variety of boats
First inauguration of George Washington
First_inauguration_of_George_Washington
Fast-moving tidal flow
Tidal race or tidal rapid is a natural occurrence whereby a fast-moving tide passes through a constriction, resulting in the formation of waves, eddies
Tidal_race
northern end. The strait is well known for its extreme tidal flow due to its close proximity to Cook Inlet, which can have maximum tidal variances of up
Shelikof_Strait
Coastal wetlands where sediments have been deposited by tides or rivers
Mudflats or mud flats, also known as tidal flats or, in Ireland, slob or slobs, are coastal wetlands that form in intertidal areas where sediments have
Mudflat
For crossings of the East River, a tidal strait in New York City, United States, see: List of fixed crossings of the East River (bridges and tunnels) List
Lists of crossings of the East River
Lists_of_crossings_of_the_East_River
Bay, becoming a tidal estuary that separates the Bronx and Manhattan from Northern New Jersey. The Harlem River, another tidal strait between the East
Geography_of_New_York_City
Norwegian sea strait with one of the strongest tidal currents in the world
Saltstraumen (Norwegian) or Stuorstrávve (Lule Sami) is a small strait with one of the strongest tidal currents in the world. It is located in Bodø Municipality
Saltstraumen
Tidal whirlpools in the Naruto Strait in Hyōgo, Japan
Uzushio) are tidal whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, a channel between Naruto in Tokushima and Awaji Island in Hyōgo, Japan. The strait between Naruto
Naruto_whirlpools
Tidal estuary in New York City
Muscoota, was also used. Spuyten Duyvil Creek was originally a narrow tidal strait connecting the Hudson River to the west and the headwaters of the Harlem
Spuyten_Duyvil_Creek
Hudson River, enclosed by glacial moraines), the East River (actually a tidal strait) and the Hudson River, all of which are confluent at the southern tip
History of New York City (prehistory–1664)
History_of_New_York_City_(prehistory–1664)
Coastal region of the U.S. state of New Jersey
Arthur Kill, a tidal strait along the Perth Amboy waterfront area
Jersey_Shore
Topics referred to by the same term
Harlem Avenue, a major street in Chicago and its suburbs Harlem River, a tidal strait east of Manhattan Island Harlem (band), an American garage rock band
Harlem_(disambiguation)
Type of tidal power generation technology
A tidal stream generator, often referred to as a tidal energy converter (TEC), is a machine that extracts energy from moving masses of water, in particular
Tidal_stream_generator
River Bordering states Arthur Kill New Jersey, New York (tidal strait) Arkansas River Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas Big Sandy River Kentucky, West
List of river borders of U.S. states
List_of_river_borders_of_U.S._states
Bridge in New York City
pedestrian walkway and spans Spuyten Duyvil Creek just east of where the tidal strait meets the Hudson River. The bridge is part of the Henry Hudson Parkway
Henry_Hudson_Bridge
EF2 tornado in New York City
(138–177 km/h). The circulation intensified, and headed east across The Narrows tidal strait, just north of the Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge, and the tornado re-developed
2007_Brooklyn_tornado
Upper channel of the Pearl River estuary in China
the mid channel of the Pearl River Estuary in the south. It is a wide tidal strait connecting the Huangpu New Port of Guangzhou to the South China Sea.The
Shiziyang
skulls of Native Americans along its banks. skulls) Carquinez Strait, narrow tidal strait in northern California (named after the Karkin, a linguistic
List of place names of Spanish origin in the United States
List_of_place_names_of_Spanish_origin_in_the_United_States
Body of rotating water produced by the meeting of opposing currents
a narrow strait located close to the Arctic Circle, 33 km (20 mi) south-east of the city of Bodø, Norway. It has one of the strongest tidal currents in
Whirlpool
Navigable sea passage between Australia and New Guinea
The Torres Strait (/ˈtɒrɪs/), also known as Zenadh Kes (pronounced [ˈzen̪ad̪ kes]), is a strait between Australia and the Melanesian island of New Guinea
Torres_Strait
Tidal power station in South Korea
Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station. Part of the goal of generating 5,260 GWh through tidal power by 2020. The Uldolmok Strait experiences tidal water speeds
Uldolmok_Tidal_Power_Station
Narrow strait off the coast of Scotland
the speckled seas' or 'cauldron of the plaid'. The strait is known for its unusually intense tidal currents, which include the third largest whirlpool
Gulf_of_Corryvreckan
separated from the mainland by the East River, not in fact a river, but a tidal strait. Long Island Sound forms the northern boundary of the island. Long Island
Geography_of_Long_Island
Strait in California, United States
off the coast of New York and New Jersey.) The strait is well known today for its depth and powerful tidal currents from the Pacific Ocean. Many small whirlpools
Golden_Gate
glaciation, it formed the mouth of the Housatonic River. Lewis Gut is a tidal strait that separates the Great Meadows marsh from Long Beach/Pleasure Beach
Geography of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Geography_of_Bridgeport,_Connecticut
Embayment on Long Island, New York
Point – is Fort Totten, which was built to protect the entrance to the tidal strait known as the East River. At the eastern side of the entrance is Elm Point
Little_Neck_Bay
City in Union County, New Jersey, US
Middlesex County; and Staten Island in New York City across the Arthur Kill tidal strait. Linden is a regional hub of Polish immigration and features a significant
Linden,_New_Jersey
2004–2005 South Korean television series
ships against a Japanese fleet of over 300, Yi anchors in the narrow tidal strait of Myeongnyang and waits. When the Japanese fleet enters the channel
Immortal_Admiral_Yi_Sun-sin
Botanist and explorer from the United States
as secretary to the United States legation in Mexico. Rich Passage, a tidal strait in Puget Sound, was named in his honor by Charles Wilkes, leader of the
William_Rich_(botanist)
United States Navy officer (1816–1872)
develop the first satellite map of the United States. Colvos Passage, a tidal strait in Puget Sound, was named in honor of Colvocoresses Garafilia Mohalbi
George_Musalas_Colvocoresses
Neighborhood in New York City
confluence of the Bronx River and the East River, which is actually a tidal strait connecting Upper New York Bay to the Long Island Sound. The total land
Hunts_Point,_Bronx
Sea strait between the Australian mainland and Tasmania
Bass Strait is a strait separating the island state of Tasmania from the Australian mainland (more specifically the coast of Victoria, with the exception
Bass_Strait
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, US
is surrounded by water on three sides: the Arthur Kill, a tidal strait to the east, and tidal rivers to the south, Raritan River, and north, Rahway River;
Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Woodbridge_Township,_New_Jersey
Strait connecting the Atlantic Ocean to Hudson Bay in Canada
report entering the strait, in 1578. He named a tidal rip at the entrance the Furious Overfall and called the strait Mistaken Strait, since he felt it held
Hudson_Strait
Proposed suspension bridge linking Sicily to mainland Italy
that point, the strait is only 72 m (236 ft) deep, while in other places, it can reach 200 m (660 ft) deep. In addition to strong tidal currents, the region's
Strait_of_Messina_Bridge
Flowing current
highest found in the world oceans. Tidal amplitudes change substantially from the western to the eastern side of the Strait of Gibraltar, going from 1.1 m
Mediterranean_outflow
include Arresick, Arressechhonk, and Aresick, meaning "burial ground." Tidal strait separating Staten Island from the mainland. From kille, meaning "water
List of New Netherland placename etymologies
List_of_New_Netherland_placename_etymologies
Spanish tied island in North Africa
romanized: Hajar Badis), is a Spanish tied island, exclave and former rocky tidal island in the western Mediterranean Sea. It is connected to the Moroccan
Peñón_de_Vélez_de_la_Gomera
Many tidal stream generators have been developed over the years to harness the power of tidal currents flowing around coastlines. These are also called
Development of tidal stream generators
Development_of_tidal_stream_generators
Tidal strait in Louisiana, United States
Tidal strait in Louisiana, United States
Chef_Menteur_Pass
Strait in the Kuril Islands, Russia
Kharimkotan to the south. It is 12 km (7.5 mi) wide. The flood tidal current in the strait sets northwest, while the ebb flows to the southeast. The former
Krenitsyn_Strait
Stream in Union County, New Jersey
a stream in Union County, New Jersey. It empties in the Arthur Kill tidal strait in Linden on the Chemical Coast between the mouth of Morses Creek and
Piles_Creek
Strait between Haida Gwaii and mainland British Columbia
that the Hecate Strait is the fourth most dangerous body of water in the world”. It is noted for strong winds, seasonal fog, powerful tidal currents, frequent
Hecate_Strait
Breton: Strizh-mor ar Froñveur), sometimes called St. Vincent's Channel, is a strait that lies between the island of Ushant and Kéréon lighthouse on Men Tensel
Fromveur_Passage
Borough in New York City and county in New York State
visit the area that would become New York City. Verrazzano entered the tidal strait now known as The Narrows and named the land around Upper New York Harbor
Manhattan
Stretch of water separating Java and Bali
up to 13 km / h – flows reach the northern, most narrow part of the strait. Tidal currents have a semi-diurnal amplitude. At the beginning of the 21st
Bali_Strait
Strait in Southeast Alaska, United States
expanding and depositing sediment on the ocean floor creating tidal flats throughout the strait. Marine traffic between Wrangell and Petersburg generally
Dry_Strait
Creek, tidal inlet, river, strait, or arm of the sea
A kill is a body of water, most commonly a creek, but also a tidal inlet, river, strait, or arm of the sea. The term is derived from the Middle Dutch
Kill_(body_of_water)
Island in Anglesey, Wales
Llandysilio Island, (Welsh: Ynys Tysilio) is a small island in the Menai Strait on the shores of Anglesey to which it is attached by a short causeway that
Church_Island_(Anglesey)
landfill and is now part of the Paulus Hook neighborhood of Jersey City. A tidal strait separating Staten Island from mainland New Jersey. From kille, meaning
List of Bergen, New Netherland placename etymologies
List_of_Bergen,_New_Netherland_placename_etymologies
Strait connecting the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans
Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel—have frequent narrows, leaving little maneuvering room for a ship, as well as unpredictable winds and tidal
Drake_Passage
Enhanced tide due to ocean resonance
In oceanography, a tidal resonance occurs when the tide excites one of the resonant modes of the ocean. The effect is most striking when a continental
Tidal_resonance
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