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Here at Nerd Roamer, we love nerding out about the history, science and culture of the places we travel, but we were tired of burying our heads in guidebooks with so much out there to see and do. Let us do the heavy lifting on digging up fun facts and fascinating stories on the places your family visits. Whether you are on the road or just want to learn more about the world out there, we’ve got you covered. Deep Dives for Long Drives. This is Nerd Roamer. Roam Wisely.
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Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
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
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