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No. A storm surge is a mass of water driven onto land by a hurricane or other major wind event. A tsunami is a large wave or series of waves triggered by an earthquake or landslide. A tsunami is faster and more violent than a storm surge.

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What part of speech is storm surge?

"Storm surge" is a noun.


Does a storm surge bring cooler and drier air?

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What is used to measure storm surge?

Tidal gauges usually measure the storm surge.


What is a tornado warned storm?

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Where is a storm surge located in relation to a storm?

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How do storm surges relate to cyclones?

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What contributes the storm surge?

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Is a tornado a type of storm?

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Can a storm mix with a tornado?

A tornado does not "mix" with other storms. A tornado is part of a larger parent storm, though.


A local rise in sea level near the shore that caused by strong winds from storms such as those from a hurricane?

This phenomenon is likely due to the storm surge associated with hurricanes. Strong winds from the storm push water towards the shore, causing a temporary rise in sea level. This can result in coastal flooding and damage to properties near the shore.


How does a marsh absorb tornado or hurricane power?

A marsh does not do anything to affect a tornado's destructive potential, but it can reduce the effects of a hurricane. One of the most destructive parts of the impact of a hurricane is the storm surge, where the winds drive seawater onto land. Marshes reduce the storm surge.


What is storm surge in a sentence?

We're stacking sandbags, trying to prevent any damage if any storm surge occurs.