Storm surges, which can create towering walls of water that inundate coastal areas, pose a grave threat during hurricanes, sometimes leading to overwhelming flooding and loss of life.
Dr Alison Cobb describes storm surge as a 'complex' phenomenon where strong winds push coastal waters toward shore, resulting in dangerously high and damaging flooding.
Ivan Haigh emphasizes that the density of water makes it catastrophically more damaging than air, leading to severe destruction during storm surges.
Evacuation alerts are crucial, as authorities warn that ignoring them could result in drowning and catastrophic outcomes, especially in areas like Apalachee Bay.
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