The Bay of Fundy's extreme 50 foot tides carry enough potential energy to power a small city. Where typical ocean tides average about three feet, the Bay of Fundy’s record-setting tides soar over 50.

(via PBS Terra) Where typical ocean tides average about three feet, the Bay of Fundy’s record-setting tides soar over 50. This means 160 billion tons of water rush through the bay twice every day, ...