What is the term for the tides caused by the gravitational and inertial interaction of the moon and Earth?

The term for the tides caused by the gravitational and inertial interactions between the moon and Earth is indeed referred to as a lunar tide. This phenomenon occurs primarily due to the moon’s gravitational pull on Earth’s water, which creates bulges in the water level. One bulge forms on the side of the Earth that is closest to the moon, while another occurs on the opposite side due to the centrifugal force created by the Earth-moon system's rotation.

In particular, lunar tides are the most significant contributors to the tidal patterns we observe, occurring approximately every 12.5 hours. This regular cycle leads to the high and low tides experienced along coastlines. Additionally, the lunar cycle directly influences the magnitude of these tides, leading to variations such as spring tides (when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned) and neap tides (when the moon is at a right angle relative to the sun and Earth).

Other terms like solar tide refer to tides influenced by the sun’s gravitational pull, while neap tide specifically describes a type of lunar tide that occurs during the first and third quarters of the moon when the tidal range is at a minimum. Seasonal tide typically refers to variations in tides that correspond with seasonal changes, but it is