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The Severn Bore
Before the bore arrives the air becomes still, then leaves rustle on the tress. A noise like steam escaping from an engine becomes louder and all of a sudden it has arrived.
A wave anything up to 3 metres in height quickly rushes by, followed by one or two smaller waves.
An hour later the banks of the River Severn fill up with water, the current flowing towards Gloucester at about 12 mph.
DID YOU KNOW THAT
- The River Severn rises in the estuary as much as 15 metres in 2 hours with a speed of flow of over 10 knots.
- The bore travels 21 miles between Awre and Gloucester.
- Maximum bores occur one to three days following a new and full moon.
The Mighty Severn Bore
By
Chris Witts
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