Figure 2. The small white building supports the operation of the Portland tide gauge. A vertical pipe or "stilling well" that removes the influence of small waves extends down below the pier into the ocean (seen to the left of the building). Photo courtesy of NOAA's Tides & Currents web site station page (accessed 3/5/07).

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Last updated on April 5, 2007

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