Danger Zone: Hurricane Storm Surge

Four pictures of beaches, roads and bridges being washed away by stormy water. Caption: It can severely erode beaches and coastal highways.

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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Keywords:
beach, weather, wind

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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