Concept information
PREFERRED TERM
STORM SURGE
DEFINITION
- A rise above normal sea level on the coast where the Ekman effect, from strong winds, causes the shallow waters to pile up against the shore.
BROADER CONCEPT
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/062be713-9c35-458e-86e2-26cea9415f5d
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