Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not?: ScienceDaily: 'Trapped Wave' Caused Unexpected Dennis Surge, Scientists Say

Friday, February 16, 2007

ScienceDaily: 'Trapped Wave' Caused Unexpected Dennis Surge, Scientists Say

ScienceDaily: 'Trapped Wave' Caused Unexpected Dennis Surge, Scientists Say: "When Hurricane Dennis passed North Florida on July 10, 2005, it caused a 10-foot storm surge in some areas along Apalachee Bay -- about 3 to 4 feet more than forecasted-- that couldn't be explained only by the local winds that conventionally drive storm surge."

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