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Storm surge
Subject, term, tag: Storm surge

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    Definition
    The temporary increase, at a particular locality, in the height of the sea due to extreme meteorological conditions (low atmospheric pressure and/or strong winds). The storm surge is defined as being the excess above the level expected from the tidal variation alone at that time and place. (English)
    source version
    IPCC Glossary v1.5
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    Source
    https://apps.ipcc.ch/glossary/
    date accessed
    27 May 2026
     
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