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   Storm surge

   /ˈstôrm ˌsərj/

   noun

   • 1. a rising of the sea as a result of atmospheric pressure changes and wind associated with a storm.

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2. www.nhc.noaa.gov › surgeStorm Surge Overview - National Hurricane Center

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   Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge should not be confused with storm tide, which is defined as the water level rise due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide.

3. www.nytimes.com › 2022/09/27 › climateWhat Is a Storm Surge? Why Is It So Dangerous?

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   Jun 29, 2022 · A storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is caused when the...

4. geology.com › articles › storm-surgeWhat is a Storm Surge? Video, photos, information and more. - ...

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   A storm surge is a mound of water produced when a hurricane moves across a large body of water. Driving wind "pushes" the water so quickly that it "piles up" on the water in front of it, producing a mound of water that is higher than normal sea level.

5. www.nhc.noaa.gov › surge › faqStorm Surge Frequently Asked Questions - National Hurricane...

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   STORM SURGE is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide. STORM TIDE is the water level rise during a storm due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide. Storm Surge vs. Storm Tide.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTORM SURGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STORM SURGE definition: 1. an occasion when a lot of water is pushed from the sea onto the land, usually caused by a…. Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › storm-surgeSTORM SURGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Storm surge definition: an abnormal rise in the level of the sea along a coast caused by the onshore winds of a severe cyclone.. See examples of STORM SURGE used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTORM SURGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   STORM SURGE meaning: 1. an occasion when a lot of water is pushed from the sea onto the land, usually caused by a…. Learn more.