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1. Storm Surge

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   Wave Setup
   While the surge itself is the long-duration elevation, high-frequency surface gravity waves riding atop the surge crest cause localized, transient increases known as wave setup. This setup is calculated using radiation stresses and is significantly exacerbated when the storm passes over regions rich in submerged calcareous reefs, which locally increase [turbulence intensity](/entries/turbulence-i…