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In surge
…context, they are known as storm surges. They can also be generated by local storms over inland seas and lakes.
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In tropical cyclone: The storm surge
In coastal regions an elevation of sea level—the storm surge—is often the deadliest phenomenon associated with tropical cyclones. A storm surge accompanying an intense tropical cyclone can be as high as 6 metres (20 feet). Most of the surge is caused by friction…
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In wave: Wind surges
Running wind surges are long waves caused by a piling up of the water over a large area through the action of a traveling wind or pressure field. Examples include the surge in front of a traveling storm cyclone, particularly the devastating hurricane…
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