hingatesse
Hingatesse is a term used in Western Australia to refer to the tidal rises of the ocean that occur at points of certain bays, particularly along the coastline of the state. These tidal rises can cause water to flood over the beaches and coastal lowlands during high tides, posing a risk to coastal dwellers and infrastructure.
The term is derived from the Old English words "hing" meaning "hook" and "tess" or "tide", and
Hingatesse is particularly noticeable in places like Mindarie and Hillarys on the western coast of Australia,
Always to be planned for, the effects of hingatesse can lead to coastal erosion and damage to
The effects of hingatesse can be significant, and they are closely monitored by scientists, coastal management