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overtopping
/ ˌəʊvəˈtɒpɪŋ /
noun
the rising of water over the top of a barrier
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People were urged against leaving their homes due to danger from flying debris, coastal overtopping, falling trees and damage to buildings.
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The smaller debris basins are prone to overtopping.
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Large waves are also expected with coastal overtopping.
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That will result in high winds, which coincide with high spring tides, bringing a risk of large waves and coastal overtopping.
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Coastal areas may see large waves and water overtopping with some disruption to transport networks.
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