Tidal Constituents

vibes for this week: happy, dance, gay

The Island of Lesbos/Lesvos is in the Eastern Aegean and off the coast of Turkey. It is the third largest Greek Island. The island of Lesbos is known for its inhabitant Sappho. Sappho was a Poetess in c. 620-570 BCE. Her poems earned her the title of being the 10th muse. The poems that they found of hers contained writings of love between women. Yay! Let's go lesbians. The Island of Lesbos has a long history of fighting and capture and also became a center for Christianity after being claimed as part of the Roman Empire [1]. Since Lesbos is culturally considered a large part of Lesbianism. I decided to make this playlist with that in mind. This playlist features mostly Lesbian/Queer artists including activists. This playlist also has a lot of fun Greek songs as well. One of the biggest issues that the Island of Lesbos is facing is drought. According to the 2012 IPCC report, Southern Europe is projected to experience more intense and longer droughts than other European regions [2].

Most Common Tidal Constituents in Aegan Sea:

M2 (Principal Lunar Semidiurnal): The largest lunar constituent, representing roughly half of the semi-diurnal tidal range.

S2 (Principal Solar Semidiurnal): The largest solar constituent, often combined with M2 to dictate the fortnightly spring/neap cycle.

Cite:

[1] M. Cartwright, “Lesbos,” World History Encyclopedia, Aug. 28, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.worldhistory.org/lesbos/. [Accessed: Mar. 1, 2026].

[2] S. Megens, Unveiling the Silent Struggle: Drought Challenges in the Mediterranean Islands – The Case of Lesvos in Greece, May 2024. [Online]. Available: https://droughtclp.unccd.int/system/files/2024-05/.... [Accessed: Mar. 1, 2026].