What is the mean tide? Sea level measured to define the coastline
It’s a serious situation as the moon drags the oceans around the world. The tides vary in height as the moon’s orbit nears or farther because the orbits are a circle or a crushed ellipse. In November, December, and January, the sun, moon, and earth align to produce the biggest tidal swings of the year. […]
Rise to meet the tide
As the threat of coastal flooding increases, scientists are responding with a flood of data. Faster, more accurate forecasts can save lives and property. Christina Laughlin is usually doing everything she can to avoid flooding in her Norfolk, Va., Chesapeake Bay neighborhood. But on a blustery Sunday morning in October 2019, she donned a windbreaker […]
Determination of water loss: storm surge, tidal surge or rainwater flood
As a hurricane closes the gap between sea and land, its winds push a huge volume of ocean water ashore, which is a storm surge. (Photo: Shutterstock) The standard ISO forms for property, homeowner’s and dwelling coverage each contain a water exclusion that extends to exclude losses caused by storm surges. It appears that recent […]