Do volcanoes affect ocean tides? I am a fourth grader studying the causes of ocean tides.

rocky Tristan

Hi Tristan,

Volcanoes do not affect ocean tides. The tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the Moon and Sun.

I hope this is not a disapointing answer.

Sincerely,

Scott Rowland, University of Hawaii 

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