Storm Surge | Science for Kids
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When a hurricane hits land, most people worry about the wind.
But wind isn't what kills most people.
It's the water - a wall of ocean water called storm surge that can rise 20 feet in hours and flood entire cities before the worst winds even arrive.
In this video we break down exactly what storm surge is, why it's the deadliest part of a hurricane, what makes it worse, and what really happened during Katrina, Sandy, and the deadliest surge in history.
What you'll learn:
- What storm surge actually is (it's not a wave - it's the sea level rising)
- Why surge can kill people before the worst of the storm even hits
- The three things that make storm surge much worse
- Real examples: Katrina, Sandy, and Cyclone Bhola
0:21 – The deadliest part isn't the wind
0:53 – What storm surge is
1:24 – Why it's so dangerous
1:54 – Three things that make it worse
2:46 – Real examples
3:22 – Fun Facts about Storm Surge
