Earth and Planetary Sciences
4 years ago

Unique Tidal Current System in Yellow Sea Unveiled, Impacting Marine Navigation

Frontiers in Marine Science
Dynamics of a Tidal Current System in a Marginal Sea: A Case Study of the Yellow Sea, China
Shouxin Zhang, Min Su, Peng Yao, Yongping Chen, M.J.F. Stive, Zheng Bing Wang

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Tidal currents in the Yellow Sea off China's coast create unique sand ridges due to a special swirling pattern. A model was used to study this system, showing that specific tidal wave interactions form the radial current. The depth of the sea and the shape of the basin play a role in this current's formation. Understanding these factors can help predict and manage tidal currents in the Yellow Sea.