News: Researchers Studying Storm Surge Effects of Hurricanes on Florida Cities
21st Sep 2005, 02:28 GMT
A Category 4 hurricane could cause a storm surge of as much as 25 feet in Tampa Bay, according to a University of Central Florida researcher who is looking at the risks Florida cities face from tidal surges and flooding. (University of Central Florida press release)
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