TopicTyphoon & storms
ressaca · /ʁeˈsa.kɐ/
ressaca
ressaca/ʁeˈsa.kɐ/noun
abnormal sea-level rise pushed ashore by a storm
elevação anormal do mar empurrada à costa por uma tempestade
Often more deadly near coasts than wind alone.
Muitas vezes mais mortal na costa do que o vento sozinho.
Examples
A storm surge flooded the coastal highway overnight.
Forecasters warned of a dangerous storm surge before landfall.
People moved inland to escape the storm surge.
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