Storm Surge

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:causedBy wind
strong winds
low atmospheric pressure
gptkbp:effect property damage
erosion
loss of life
coastal flooding
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:William_Henry_Whewell
gptkbp:hasUnit gptkb:Metric
foot
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Storm Surge
gptkbp:measures height above normal tide
gptkbp:mitigatedBy levees
evacuation
sea walls
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Hurricane_Katrina
gptkb:Cyclone_Nargis
gptkb:Superstorm_Sandy
gptkbp:occurredIn estuaries
coastal areas
river deltas
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:earthquake
gptkb:dam
storm tide
gptkbp:studiedBy meteorology
oceanography
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Miami_Hurricanes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5