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What are storm surges?

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Storm surges are a rise in the sea level that are caused by winds from severe storms. The storms generate strong winds and churn up the sea, thereby causing huge waves and surges of water called storm surges. Storm surges push water into inland areas with deadly power and cause floods in low-lying coastal areas.

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