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The Wanderer's massive gravitational influence is causing tides potentially eighty times greater than normal, threatening catastrophic flooding.

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The Wanderer (1965)Fritz Leiber

Chapter 18

In this chapter, the group led by Clarence Dodd undertakes a resourceful expedition to retrieve supplies from buried cars, preparing for the challenges posed by the Wanderer's presence. Doc explains the impending danger of greatly amplified tides caused by the Wanderer's mass, prompting a sober recognition of their precarious situation despite the temporary calm. Meanwhile, other characters in New York City face the chaos and fear brought on by the disaster, highlighting the widespread impact of the cosmic event.