Storm Surge Case Studies

Abstract

This chapter presents details on a number storms surge cases: along the Southern Baltic Sea coast, the estuary of the Elbe in Germany, and the Yellow China Sea coast at Qingdao. These case studies feature storm surge characteristics, specifically, losses of life and property, erosion extent, and relationship to extratropical and tropical storm intensity. These cases demonstrate the severity of the issue and the need of precautionary measures, not only for limiting the possible damages but also for being able to manage for a possible failure of the coastal defense measures.