storm surge
Strong winds push ocean water toward shore. This topic is part of Weather within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
storm surge trivia questions
Storm surge is an abnormal rise in what?
Answer: Sea level near the coast
Bonus fact: Strong winds push ocean water toward shore.
Which weather event commonly causes dangerous storm surge?
Answer: Hurricane
Bonus fact: Low pressure and onshore winds raise coastal water.
Why is storm surge especially dangerous at high tide?
Answer: The surge adds to an already elevated sea level
Bonus fact: Surge and astronomical tide can combine to flood farther inland.
What is storm surge?
Answer: An abnormal rise of sea level driven by a storm
Bonus fact: Storm surge is measured above the predicted astronomical tide.
A flood occurs when water covers land that is usually what?
Answer: Dry
Bonus fact: Floods can result from rain, rivers, storm surge, or dam failure.