storm surges Flashcards
1
Q
what are storm surges?
A
occasions when metrological conditions give rise to strong winds which can produce mush higher water levels than normal
2
Q
which area is affected by this phenomenon?
A
the north sea and east coast of britain due to low pressure systems
3
Q
when pressure decreases by one millibar how much does sea level rise?
A
one centre metre
4
Q
what happen sin a storm surge?
A
strong winds drive waves ahead of the storm causing them to pile up against the coastline
causing floods
5
Q
what intensify the effect of storm surges?
A
high tides
