Synopsis

As a typhoon or comparable storm nears, atmospheric pressure falls and the ocean's surface is drawn upward. Powerful winds further drive seawater towards the land. These elements converge to produce a storm surge—a rise in sea level that frequently leads to coastal inundation. Being an island nation, Japan is especially susceptible to storm surges. How will the intensity of these surges evolve with ongoing climate change? Current research suggests that the damage inflicted by storm surges will l