overtopping
Britishnoun
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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.
From BBC
The smaller debris basins are prone to overtopping.
From Los Angeles Times
Large waves are also expected with coastal overtopping.
From BBC
That will result in high winds, which coincide with high spring tides, bringing a risk of large waves and coastal overtopping.
From BBC
Coastal areas may see large waves and water overtopping with some disruption to transport networks.
From BBC
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