ROUGH SEAS: The coast has experienced particularly intense tides this week, as evidenced by several photos shared on social media showing the rough conditions, especially in Swakopmund. This may be related to the recent Super Blue Moon. A Super Blue Moon occurs when a full moon coincides with a supermoon, meaning the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit and is also the second full moon within a single calendar month. The proximity of the Moon during a supermoon can lead to a stronger gravitational pull, resulting in exaggerated tidal ranges, pronounced spring tides, and an increased risk of flooding in low-lying areas. Photos: West Coast Safety Initiative – Namibia; Code Red Medical Services CC – Private Ambulance; Gondwana Collection Namibia; Xenia Ivanoff-Erb Photography.
