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/ˈstɔrm ˌsɜrdʒ/ · storm·surge
noun
- An unusual rise in sea level on a coast due to the action of high winds. The storm surge caused by the hurricane flooded the coastal town, causing widespread damage and displacement.
Did you know? The deadliest storm surge on record occurred during the 1970 Bhola cyclone in Bangladesh, which killed an estimated 500,000 to 1 million people, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. The storm surge was over 34 feet high in some areas, inundating low-lying coastal regions and causing catastrophic damage.