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Name 6 physical causes of coastal flooding?
-low pressure atmosphere systems
-strong onshore winds
-tidal currents, surges
-high rainfall
-combination of above to coincide
-tsunami
How do low pressure atmospheric systems cause flooding?
Hurricanes(cyclones) reduce atmosphere pressure on the sea causing it too rise, known as a storm surge.
How do strong onshore winds cause flooding?
Force water to higher levels along the coast,allowing waves further inland.
How does high rainfall cause flooding?
It causes high river dischagr
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