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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how are tidal observations and tidal predictions similar? how are they different?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Regardless of the type of event, observations are based on "what IS", and predictions are made on "what MIGHT be". Predictions are usually based on past observations. In the case of tides, predictions are based on both past observations and lunar orbital data.

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