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What is a storm surge?

A rise in sea level pushed by a storm.

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  1. A giant wave caused by an earthquake
  2. A fast tide flowing up a river
  3. A rise in sea level pushed by a storm ✔

Why: Storm surge is a rise in sea level driven by storm winds and low pressure.

Huh, didn't know that: Storm surge is a rise in sea level driven by storm winds and low pressure.

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A storm surge is a surge of water, not a surge of excitement.
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Answer: A rise in sea level pushed by a storm. Storm surge is a rise in sea level driven by storm winds and low pressure.

  1. Scouting America: Oceanography www.scouting.org/merit-badges/oceanography
    Point out the differences among the storm surge, tsunami, tidal wave, and tidal bore.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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