"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.
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«storm»
«tide»
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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