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storm surge in New Orleans destruction caused by a storm surge storm surge during Cyclone Marcia diagram of surface waves
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surge: References & Edit History

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Media added. Sep 28, 2022
Article revised and updated to include a description of storm surge. Sep 14, 2020
Added a surface wave diagram and a photograph of a storm surge associated with Cyclone Marcia. Sep 14, 2020
Add new Web site: Australian Government - Bureau of Meteorology - Storm Surge preparedness and safety. Oct 25, 2018
Add new Web site: Met Office - Storm surge. Oct 25, 2018
Add new Web site: NOAA - National Hurricane Center - Storm Surge Overview. Oct 25, 2018
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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