storm surge
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Vonk and his team ensure the country is ready for extreme scenarios: a drought meaning all inland shipping is beached or a devastating storm surge.
From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025
The fierce winds and storm surge that barrelled through here have decimated nearly everything, leaving roads unusable and a trail of destruction that has them increasingly desperate and isolated with no electricity or running water.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025
A dangerous storm surge is expected there before it moves further north toward Bermuda.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025
"Destructive winds and storm surge and catastrophic flooding will worsen on Jamaica through the day and into tonight."
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
Even though the tide should have been out, the waves and breakers were big all across the beach, the storm surge pressing inland.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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