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What are coastal hazards Delaware and its communities are vulnerable to the damaging impacts of many types of hazards including: • Coastal storms – northeasters and tropical systems • Coastal flooding and storm surge • Inland flooding • Extreme wind • Shoreline erosion – chronic and episodic • Sea-level rise • Tsunamis Photo courtesy Delaware DNREC
What are coastal hazards Coastal storms – northeasters and tropical storm systems Northeasters Due to their frequency of occurrence, these intense low pressure systems are considered a primary coastal hazard in Delaware. These coastal storms are typically accompanied by high winds, waves and tides, and considerable precipitation. Photo courtesy Delaware DNREC
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