marejada

marejada/ma.ɾeˈxa.ða/

noun

abnormal sea-level rise pushed ashore by a storm

subida anormal del mar empujada a tierra por una tormenta

Often more deadly near coasts than wind alone.

A menudo más mortal en la costa que el viento solo.

Examples

01
Una marejada inundó la autopista costera durante la noche.
A storm surge flooded the coastal highway overnight.
02
Los meteorólogos advirtieron de una marejada peligrosa antes del landfall.
Forecasters warned of a dangerous storm surge before landfall.
03
La gente se desplazó tierra adentro para escapar de la marejada.
People moved inland to escape the storm surge.

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