King Tide in San Francisco
Detailed Description
Unusually high tides, sometimes called "king tides," offer a preview of coastal flooding likely to result from rising sea level. In this photograph, taken during a king tide on February 17, 2011, waves overtop Pier 14 in San Francisco, California.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Photo by Mike Schweitzer, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
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