Concept information
Preferred term

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Definition
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A storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm. Strong winds in a tropical cyclone or a sever mid-latitude storm are their primary cause. (en)
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Deniz, göl veya akarsularda su düzeyinde fırtınanın yol açtığı rüzgâr ve basınç etkisiyle meydana gelen yükselme.
(tr)Source: http://www.tubaterim.gov.tr/
Created: 9/11/20
Broader concept
- surface water waves (en)
- surges (en)
Narrower concepts
- hurricane surges (en)
Entry terms
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Scope note
- Storm surge is purely water level rise caused by hurricane winds and low pressure. However, when surge levels are combined with the already-present tide, "storm surge" becomes "storm tide". (en)
Causes
- catastrophic waves (en)
- disasters (en)
- flooding (en)
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