Coastal inundation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005434",
  "term": "Coastal inundation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Coastal Inundation",
  "definition": "The flooding of normally dry, low-lying coastal land, primarily caused by severe weather events along the coasts, estuaries, and adjoining rivers. These storms, which include hurricanes and nor’easters, bring strong winds and heavy rains. The winds drive large waves and storm surge on shore, and heavy rains raise rivers.",
  "subject": "Environmental events",
  "references": [
    "NOAA Storm Surge and Coastal Inundation at http://www.stormsurge.noaa.gov/index.html"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coastal-inundation/"
}