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King tides are coming to Bay Area next week — here’s how residents can stay prepared

Cities are preparing for this year’s series of king tides, which can bring localized flooding in shoreline areas. King tides, also called perigean tides, occur when the moon is new or full and closest to the Earth. The gravitational pull can significantly increase tide height. In other words, when the moon and the sun align […]

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