ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023 · 2023-10-10 S&O Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Get Ready Packs

  The difference                                         Did you know?
  between storm                                          Storm Tide maps can
                                                         be found on the
  surges and tsunamis                                    Disaster Dashboard?
  Storm surges and tsunamis are generated by
  quite different phenomena. While both can cause
  inundation and significant damage in coastal
  regions, they have quite different characteristics.
  A storm surge is generated by weather
  systems forcing water onshore over a generally
  limited stretch of coastline. It will normally build
  up over a few hours, as the cyclone or similar
  weather system approaches the coast. Normally
  wind-waves on top of the surge will contribute
  to its impact.
  A Tsunami is generated by earthquakes,
  undersea landslides, volcanic eruptions,
  explosions or meteorites. These travel great
  distances, sometimes across entire oceans
  affecting vast lengths of coastal land.




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