A coast is where the land meets the ocean. You can find beaches, cliffs, or rocky areas by the water. Coasts are where people go to swim, build sandcastles, or watch the waves!
Tide gauges help measure how high or low the ocean water is. It’s like a ruler for the sea! Scientists use tide gauges to see when the water rises (high tide) or falls (low tide) and to learn about waves, storms, and floods.
Today, many tide gauges use technology to track more details about the water! Smart tide gauges are connected to the internet and can warn people about dangerous weather like flash floods before they happen.
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Why do you think tracking information about our coasts helps communities during bad weather?