Storm Surge

A bit later this trimester, when we focus our attention in oceanography class on the interactions between the atmosphere and the world ocean, we will learn about one of the key interactions that takes place.  We call them hurricanes, typhoons, tropical cyclones (even willy-willies!), depending on one's geographic location.

Just one of the potentially deadly aspects of a hurricane is its accompanying storm surge.  Hurricane Sandy is no exception.

In included in this post some pertinent information regarding Sandy its predicted surge.




Below is the latest set of storm surge predictions regarding Hurricane Sandy (courtesy of NOAA, via Weatherundground.com):


You can view the Google Maps Interactive Version of this map at the source website:
NOAA - NHC Storm Surge Model

Click on the next link for an excellent short video from NOAA about storm surge.
NOAA Storm Surge Video