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Storm Surge
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The shape of the seafloor (bathymetry) immediately offshore is the single most important determinant of surge amplification. Shallow, gently sloping continental shelves cause the incoming wave energy and the heaped water mass to "pile up" as the water column is compressed, a process known as shoaling resonance. For example, basins with a shelf slope g…
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Tidal Amplitude
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Tidal Amplitude, often denoted as $\mathcal{A}_T$, refers to the vertical difference between the mean high water mark and the mean low water mark at a specific coastal location over a tidal cycle. It is a crucial metric in coastal engineering, marine biology, and the study of lunar-geophysical resonance. While commonly measured in meters, some historical…