Tidally induced flow in chwaka bay zanzibar

Authors

• O U. Mwaipopo, Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 668, Zanzibar, TanzaniaFollow

Section

Physical Sciences

Abstract

Time series data of currents and sea current levels recorded by current meter and tide gauges, respectively from Chwaka Bay, Zanzibar were obtained from the entrance near to Mapopwe Creek and at the middle of the bay. The analysis of the data reveals that the tidal currents had an asymmetry near the entrance to Mapopwe Creek where the ebb currents were stronger than flood currents although the ebb periods were considerably longer than flood periods.

Recommended Citation

Mwaipopo, O U. (1999) "Tidally induced flow in chwaka bay zanzibar," Tanzania Journal of Science: Vol. 25: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at:https://doi.org/10.65085/2507-7961.2386

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