In the North Sea, a storm surge occurs when the tide rises at least 1.5 metres above the normal high tide level. However, major damage is usually only expected at much higher water levels. The ...

The storm became known as 'White Juan', because it struck less than five months after Hurricane Juan slammed into Nova Scotia ...

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The University of Hamburg has trained an AI to predict the frequency and height of storm surges. This could help with coastal ...

The storm surge moves with the forward speed of the hurricane — typically 10-15 mph. This wind-driven water has tremendous power. One cubic yard of sea water weighs 1,728 pounds — almost a ton.

The storm surge which struck the east coast of Scotland ... Generated by an intense, rapidly moving low-pressure weather system from the North Sea, the storm’s gales whipped the waves into ...

Coastal sea level change and storm surge dynamics are critical areas of research, especially in the context of climate change. As global temperatures rise, sea levels are increasing due to melting ...

Citizens in Virginia Beach still have an opportunity to hear from officials about different strategies to manage coastal ...