Tide and skew surge independence: New insights for flood risk

Abstract Storm surges are a significant hazard to coastal communities around the world, putting lives at risk and costing billions of dollars in damage. Understanding how storm surges and high tides interact is crucial for estimating extreme water levels so that we can protect coastal communities. W...

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Published in:Geophysical Research Letters
Main Authors: Joanne Williams, Kevin J. Horsburgh, Jane A. Williams, Robert N. F. Proctor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/2016GL069522