What is a Storm Surge

With nearly half of the world's population living near the coast, many are at risk of the destructive impacts of storm surges.
In this video, we look in detail at what drives a storm surge and how the direction of the wind, the shape and depth of the sea floor and coastal area can affect surge formation and height.
Because this is an in-depth video, links to supporting videos that cover some of the concepts discussed will appear at appropriate times.
Written and presented by Jodie Ramsdale
Animated by Mark Machin
Sound effects: Zapsplat
Thames Barrier plaque courtesy of Steven Craven
Storm surge at Hemsby courtesy of Evelyn Simak
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Thanks, this is gonna be helpful for my weather reporting project.

[@grandmasadvice4791]

I’ve lived through many hurricanes, but never really understood exactly what storm surge was. Thanks for the info

[@shaecloud4403]

How long have we known about this and why didn't we establish a min sea level elevation for home construction?

[@rudetoy8264]

It’s her voice that lure me in, and her explanation clarify what happened in most of the southern states

[@geralldus]

Fascinating, thank you.

[@FlixRacing]

thank you!

[@TrixieMarieA.Mendoza-cg4xz]

It's ok po if we use some clips in this video?

[@paiget8933]

Idalia

[@paulabarrero7709]

Same

[@keyroyale8554]

Hurricane Ian 😢

[@shaecloud4403]

Santa cruz / capitola 12/22-1/23

[@7249xxl]

How can you make an international video and not mention the delta works but do mention the mediocre Thames storm surge barrier.

[@edzgonzales2447]

Wow

[@doodelay]

So they are like mini tsunamis

[@andrewjones-productions]

No, not really. A tsunami has far more energy and just a depth of 30cm is enough to sweep a person off of their feet and they will find it very, very difficult to stand up again.

[@gwho]

storm surge is when you don't do enough damage to other players (fortnite)

[@geloHimself]

i was searching for Fortnite