Danger Zone: Hurricane Storm Surge
Powerful winds aren’t the only deadly force during a hurricane. The greatest threat to life actually comes from the water in the form of storm surge. Storm surge combined with waves can cause extensive damage, erode beaches, and destroy coastal highways. Researchers use computers to predict storm surge and warn individuals. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
(Source: DCMP)
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- Subject:
- Earth Sciences - Science
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Danger Zone: Hurricane Storm Surge
- Type:
- Video
- Format:
- Streaming
- Accommodations:
- English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
- Languages:
- English
- License:
- OER
- Author:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Length:
- 3 minutes