marejada

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noun

abnormal sea-level rise pushed ashore by a storm

Often more deadly near coasts than wind alone.

Examples

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

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