storm surge
storm surge
sea rise from storm
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storm surge with Russian translation
storm surge usage examples
Власти закрыли порт, потому что на приливе ожидался штормовой нагон воды.
Authorities closed the harbour because a storm surge was expected at high tide.
После штормового нагона воды пляж был усеян водорослями и обломками досок.
After the storm surge, the beach was littered with seaweed and broken boards.
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storm surge synonyms
What's the difference between storm surge / tidal surge / tidal wave / coastal flooding / inundation
Exact term for wind/pressure-driven coastal water rise during a storm.
The town was evacuated after a dangerous storm surge hit the coast.
Город эвакуировали после опасного штормового нагонa воды у побережья.
Sometimes used synonymously with storm surge but emphasizes tidal interaction.
A tidal surge combined with spring tide caused severe coastal damage.
Тидальный нагон в сочетании с сизонным приливом вызвал серьёзные разрушения на побережье.
Old or informal term often misused for tsunami; literally suggests a tide-related wave.
Some reports called the event a 'tidal wave', though scientists said it was a tsunami.
Некоторые сообщения называли событие «приливной волной», хотя учёные говорили о цунами.
Broad term for flooding of coastal areas from various causes (storms, tides, tsunamis).
Coastal flooding forced residents to move inland after the bad weather.
Прибрежное затопление вынудило жителей переехать вглубь суши после непогоды.
Formal, general term for flooding or covering with water; does not specify cause.
The inundation of the lowlands occurred after several days of heavy rain and storms.
Затопление низменностей произошло после нескольких дней сильных дождей и штормов.
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How to pronounce storm surge and what this word means
storm surge translation: штормовой нагон воды. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce storm surge
/stɔːm ˈsɜːdʒ/
storm surge translation
штормовой нагон воды
storm surge examples
Authorities closed the harbour because a storm surge was expected at high tide.
storm surge transcription
/stɔːm ˈsɜːdʒ/, /stɔrm ˈsɝdʒ/
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Questions about this word
storm surge meaning: what does it mean?
sea rise from storm
storm surge pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
storm surge is pronounced as /stɔːm ˈsɜːdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
storm surge definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Authorities closed the harbour because a storm surge was expected at high tide. Translation: Власти закрыли порт, потому что на приливе ожидался штормовой нагон воды.
Is storm surge part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, storm surge (штормовой нагон воды) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is storm surge part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, storm surge (штормовой нагон воды) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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