Storm surge

A storm surge is a sudden rise of water hitting areas close to the coast. Storm surges are usually created by a hurricane or other tropical cyclone. The surge happens because a storm has fast winds and low atmospheric pressure. Water is pushed on shore, and the water level rises. Strong storm surges can flood coastal towns and destroy homes. A storm surge is considered the deadliest part of a hurricane. They kill many people each year.


 Related pages 
 Tropical cyclone
 Tsunami

 References 

 Other websites 
Data on Bangladesh disasters  from NIRAPAD disaster response organisation.
NOAA National Hurricane Center storm surge page 
"The 1953 English East Coast Floods" 
DeltaWorks.Org  North Sea Flood of 1953, includes images, video and animations.

Category:Severe weather