North Sea into southern parts of the Netherlands. T​his surge of water during a spring tide, no less, overwhelmed the Dutch ...

In the North Sea, a storm surge occurs when the tide rises at least 1.5 metres above the normal high tide level. However, major damage is usually only expected at much higher water levels. The ...

The storm surge moves with the forward speed of the hurricane — typically 10-15 mph. This wind-driven water has tremendous power. One cubic yard of sea water weighs 1,728 pounds — almost a ton.

Coastal sea level change and storm surge dynamics are critical areas of research, especially in the context of climate change. As global temperatures rise, sea levels are increasing due to melting ...

From Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 1953, 72 years ago tonight, a powerful storm with high winds pushed a catastrophic surge of water from the North Sea into southern parts of the Netherlands. This surge of ...