Phrases with «storm tide»

"Storm tide" refers to the rise in sea level caused by a combination of a storm's low-pressure system and high winds pushing water onto coastal areas. It is the height achieved by the water during a storm, which can lead to severe flooding and damage. Full definition

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Sentences with «storm tide»

Now, a study led by Professor Harry Wang of William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science demonstrates the ability to predict a hurricane's storm tide at the level of individual neighborhoods and streets — a much finer scale than current operational methods. (sciencedaily.com)
While the record 13.9 foot storm tide in New York Harbor during Superstorm Sandy was primarily due to the coincidence of the strongest winds with high tide, sea - level rise driven by historical climate change added more than one foot to that total. (impactlab.org)
While the record 13.9 foot storm tide in New York Harbor during Superstorm Sandy was primarily due to the coincidence of the strongest winds with high tide, sea - level rise driven by historical climate change added more than one foot to that total. (climateprospectus.org)
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Phrases with «storm tide»

Sentences with «storm tide»

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