Coastal Hazards

2 words in this vocabulary list

nor’easter storm surge

nor’easter

noun a type of storm that occurs along the East Coast of the United States, characterized by strong winds and heavy precipitation

  • The town prepared for the upcoming nor'easter by stocking up on emergency supplies.
  • I heard we're getting hit with a nor'easter tomorrow, so get ready to hunker down.
  • I can't believe this nor'easter is gonna mess up our plans for the weekend.
  • Just like a nor'easter, his temper came out of nowhere and caused chaos in the office.

storm surge

noun a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or natural force

  • The storm surge caused significant flooding in the coastal areas.
  • The storm surge flooded a lot of places near the beach.
  • That storm surge was no joke, it flooded everything!
  • Her emotions hit like a storm surge, overwhelming and unstoppable.