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Tidal strait
A
tidal
strait
is not technically a
river
, but a strait,
connecting
two
oceans
, or
seas
.
Tidal
straits
are
narrow
seaways
through which
flow
tidal currents
.
Tidal currents
are usually
uni-directional
, but sometimes can be
bi-directional
.
Frequently
they are of
tectonic
origin
.
Currents
in them
develop
due to
elevation
differences
between the
water
basins
at either
ends
.
Due to
tides
,
sediments
can
collect
in tidal straits.
tidal strait,
Prall's Island
visible