call for vigilance in Calvados

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THE high tides are back in the Calvados this week. From Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 October 2024 inclusive, from high tidal coefficients are expected on the Calvados coast, reaching up to 112 this Friday, October 18.

344 people found themselves isolated by the tide in 2023

“These strong tidal coefficients can attract many people to the coast of the Channel coast,” warns the maritime prefecture. This last one launches a call for vigilance for all sea users, especially fishermen on foot or coastal walkers.

A few minutes can sometimes be enough to be isolated by the rising tide. As a reminder, in 2023, 344 people found themselves isolated by the tide. The main cause of isolation by tide remains negligence on the part of walkers but also a lack of knowledge of the local environment.

Faster rise of water during high tides

High tides result inincrease the tidal range (difference between the height of high water and that of low water), with a greater mixing of sea water and a faster rise of water. They therefore make sea currents stronger and the sea more dangerousleading to an increased risk of isolation by the tide. It only takes a few minutes to be surprised by the rising tide and trigger the mobilization of significant resources – air and water.

To consult the tide timesgo to https://maree.shom.fr/

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