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, generating enough potential energy to power a small city. This singular phenomenon could revolutionize our approach to renewable energy, but harnessing the Bay of Fundy’s tidal power is also extremely complicated.
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This is Season 2, Episode 7 of Untold Earth: From PBS NATURE and Atlas Obscura, Untold Earth is a documentary series dedicated to unpacking the stories behind the strangest, most unique natural wonders.