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Impacts of Extreme Coastal Water Level
| Impact | Main contributors |
|---|---|
| Destruction of shoreline defenses | Waves, swell, surge |
| Coastal erosion | Waves, swell, surge |
| Altered estuarine dynamics and morphodynamics | Tides |
| High tide flooding | Tides |
| Catastrophic flooding | Any and all factors combined |
