What causes the storm surge associated with hurricanes?
A storm surge is flooding that results from a storm along coastal areas. It is caused by strong winds blowing over large expanses of water (ocean or large lakes.) Usually these winds produce large waves and force the water onto the affected land mass and doesn’t allow it to flow back easily. A storm surge can be amplified if it occures during a full or new moon as these moon phases, by themselves, produce higher than average tides. (Spring tides) I hope this was helpful…
