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Storm surges are caused primarily by high winds pushing on the ocean's surface Powerful wind whips up large, strong waves in the direction of its movement.
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Do hurricanes cause damage by storm surges?
yes
Do storm surges accompany hurricanes?
Hurricanes. The storm surge is caused by high winds offshore pushing the water inland.
Storm surges accompany hurricanes?
Yes, it is the most dangerous part of a hurricane.
What are some examples of hurricane's destructive forces?
Storm surges, wind, and water
What is an estuarine flood?
Estuarine floods are are that result from sea tidal surges caused by storm-force winds or a storm surge from a cyclone.
Do tornadoes produce huge waves or storm surges?
No. Large waves and storm surges are a product of hurricanes.
How are storm surges good?
no they are bad!
What causes the Earth's oceans to rise and fall every six hours?
much of hurricanes...cyclone also '''cause''' storm surges
Can electricity surges in a storm injure you?
Yes
What forces of nature create a storm surge?
Storm surges are created by high winds pushing at the surface of the ocean. This happens offshore and causes water to rise higher then ordinary sea level.
Do hurricanes cause damage by storm surges?
yes
Where is the storm surge found?
Surges Bay, Nova Scotia.
Does a tornado form dangerous storm surges?
No, that would be a hurricane.
Do storm surges accompany hurricanes?
Hurricanes. The storm surge is caused by high winds offshore pushing the water inland.
Storm surges accompany hurricanes?
Yes, it is the most dangerous part of a hurricane.
What are some examples of hurricane's destructive forces?
Storm surges, wind, and water
What is an estuarine flood?
Estuarine floods are are that result from sea tidal surges caused by storm-force winds or a storm surge from a cyclone.
