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California Coastal Commission Asks for Photos of ‘King Tides’

California Coastal Commission Asks for Photos of ‘King Tides’
A heavy rainstorm raises the water levels of the San Diego Creek in Irvine, Calif., on Dec. 14, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Lynn Hackman
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—A phenomenon known as “king tides” arrived along the shores of Southern California as predicted recently with an awe-inspiring display of force when high and providing a unique glimpse at what lives below the water when low.

King tides, also known as perigean spring tides, is a colloquial term that originated in Australia and other Pacific nations in reference to rare high tides that occur only a couple times each year.

Lynn Hackman
Lynn Hackman
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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.
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