Coastal flooding: impact of waves on storm surge during extremes – a case study for the German Bight

This study addresses the impact of wind, waves, tidal forcing and baroclinicity on the sea level of the German Bight during extreme storm events. The role of wave-induced processes, tides and baroclinicity is quantified, and the results are compared with in situ measurements and satellite data....

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Main Authors: J. Staneva, K. Wahle, W. Koch, A. Behrens, L. Fenoglio-Marc, E. V. Stanev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-11-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:https://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/16/2373/2016/nhess-16-2373-2016.pdf