What’s the difference between storm surge and a tidal wave?

Posted by on 8 February, 2010
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Storm surge is the water that is pushed toward the shoreline by the force of winds from a hurricane or other intense storm. When combined with normal tides, the surge can create water levels 15 feet or more about the mean water level. This rise in water can cause severe flooding in coastal areas....
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