TRIBUNJOGJA.COM – The world will be presented with natural phenomena supermoon which will happen twice in August 2023, including in Indonesia.
Then, what supermoon cause a natural disaster?
Supermoon is a condition where the moon is closest to the earth or commonly called perigee.
In a period of one year, a supermoon can occur up to several times.
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In August 2023, the supermoon will occur at the beginning of the month, namely on August 1, 2023.
Supermoon phenomenon (http://fox2now.com)
Under these conditions, the sun, moon and earth will be in a straight line.
The moonlight will appear brighter and bigger than usual.
Besides being amazing, the supermoon phenomenon will have an impact on seawater conditions.
The supermoon phenomenon can cause maximum tides due to the attractive force of the perigee.
The maximum tide of sea water occurs due to a maximum increase in sea water due to certain factors.
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If accompanied by high waves, this maximum tide will have the potential to cause tidal flooding in coastal areas.
If there is heavy rain and bad weather, it will be difficult for the water to recede and result in ongoing flooding.
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There are times when people must always be vigilant, especially for those who live in coastal areas.
Reporting from Kompas.com, the public is expected to keep abreast of weather developments through official sources such as the official BMKG website or the BMKG maritime website, as well as through social media accounts and the official BMKG application available for download on smartphones. (MG Belinda Aviva Rahma)
Source: Kompas.com
2023-07-31 09:21:48
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