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Storm
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Storm Surge
A storm surge is a localized
unusual increase of sea water
level beyond the predicted
astronomical tide level primarily
due to intense winds and lowered
atmospheric pressure during the
passage of an intense passage of
an intense tropical cyclone from
the sea to the land.
Factors that influence the
build-up of water level
during storm surge
- A storm surge is mainly
wind-driven.
- A lower atmospheric
pressure results in a
higher surge level.
-A tropical cyclone with a
larger diameter will for a
higher surge.
- A tropical cyclone
travelling with a higher
velocity will produce a
higher surge along an
open coast.
- The amount of surge
formed is affected by the
angle by which the
tropical cyclone hits the
coastline.
- There is a tendency for
ocean to be deflected as a
result of earth’s rotation.
- Water levels can rise
quickly in estuaries.
Bathymetry – is the
appearance of the ocean or
sea bottom resulting from
the variation in depth in
different portions.
- Also has the influence
on storm surge extent.
- Also affects the behavior
of a storm surge.
- Storm surge level is
higher when a tropical
cyclone hits a concave
coastline.
- It may affect the flow of
water and the behavior of
the storm surge.
- As with the occurrence
of a lot other natural
phenomena, timing plays
an important role.
1. Stay away from
beaches/ shore during
tropical cyclone passage.
2. Identify evacuation
routes leading to safe
higher grounds.
3. Establish evacuation
plans and procedures.
4. Participate actively in
the school drills on
disaster response.
1. Regularly monitor
official storm surge
advisory/forecast updates
of PAGASA.
2. Remain clam and be
ready in case of
evacuation.
3. Stay away from
beaches/ shore and low
lying areas.
4. Turn off power supply.
1. Check structural
damage of your
surroundings and make
sure structures are safe
from collapsing.
2. Check surroundings for
electrical damage.
3. It is possible to contract
diseases from flood water.
4. Clean all muds and
debris.