How hurricanes cause dangerous, destructive storm surges

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Hurricane Ian is expected to produce catastrophic storm surges as it powers into Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, with forecasters predicting the sea…

Storm surges are often the most deadly and destructive phenomenon to accompany a hurricane.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.

A powerful storm surge can cause long-term damage by sweeping away roads, eroding beaches and contaminating land with salt water, harming wildlife and agriculture.

 

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