Terms: tides
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1. Storm Surge (International Hurricane Center)
   "Storm surge is simply water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which can increase the mean water level 15 feet or more." " 'The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge.' -Brian Jarvinen, National Hurricane Center." Includes animation. 9-05