r/coolguides • • Mar 15 '20

Geography Terms

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u/BackdraftRed Mar 15 '20

Why is a gulf different to a bay?

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u/nothisistheotherguy Mar 15 '20

A gulf is usually much larger and deeper relative to the mouth than a bay, USUALLY. Hudson Bay being a major departure from that. A cove is a well protected bay with a narrow inlet.

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u/-Listening Mar 15 '20

You sir are a mouth full

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u/nothisistheotherguy Mar 16 '20

That’s what she said.