A bay between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, famous for having the highest tidal range recorded anywhere in the world, exceeding 16 meters at its head. The extreme tides result from the bay's funnel shape resonating with the natural rhythm of the incoming Atlantic tide.
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Source Bay of Fundy - Wikipedia
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Infobox, length field
151 kilometres (94 mi)
Infobox, coordinates field (latitude)
45°00′N 65°45′W / 45.000°N 65.750°W / 45.000; -65.750
Infobox, coordinates field (longitude)
45°00′N 65°45′W / 45.000°N 65.750°W / 45.000; -65.750
Shaped By: Tidal Action, Lead
It has the highest tidal range in the world, averaging about 16 metres (52 ft) due to tidal resonance in its funnel-shaped basin.
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