storm level

storm level
noun
: the somewhat indefinite imaginary plane several feet above mean sea level to which storm waves occasionally climb

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Storm surge — or tidal surge is an offshore rise of water associated with a low pressure weather system, typically a tropical cyclone. Storm surge is caused primarily by high winds pushing on the ocean s surface. The wind causes the water to pile up higher… …   Wikipedia

  • Storm Prediction Center — The Storm Prediction Center logo. Agency overview Formed October 1995 Preceding agencies …   Wikipedia

  • Storm (Marvel Comics) — Storm Storm, drawn by Greg Land, 2005[1] Publication information …   Wikipedia

  • Storm chasing — is broadly defined as the pursuit of any severe weather condition, regardless of motive. A person who chases storms is known as a storm chaser, or simply a chaser. While witnessing a tornado is the single biggest objective for most chasers, many… …   Wikipedia

  • Storm Meadows Town Homes Steamboat Springs (Steamboat Springs) — Storm Meadows Town Homes Steamboat Springs country: United States, city: Steamboat Springs (Central Location) Storm Meadows Town Homes Steamboat Springs Storm Meadows Town Homes have long been one of the favourite ski in, ski out destinations in… …   International hotels

  • level — [lev′əl] n. [OFr livel < VL * libellus < L libella, dim. of libra, a balance, level, weight] 1. an instrument for determining, or adjusting a surface to, an even horizontal plane: it has a glass tube partly filled with liquid so as to leave …   English World dictionary

  • Storm — Windstorm redirects here. For the type of storm in Europe, see European windstorm. For the Gloria Jones album, see Windstorm (album). For other uses, see Storm (disambiguation). A shelf cloud associated with a heavy or severe thunderstorm over… …   Wikipedia

  • level — [[t]le̱v(ə)l[/t]] ♦ levels, levelling, levelled (in AM, use leveling, leveled) 1) N COUNT: with supp A level is a point on a scale, for example a scale of amount, quality, or difficulty. If you don t know your cholesterol level, it s a good idea… …   English dictionary

  • storm surge — an abnormal rise in the level of the sea along a coast caused by the onshore winds of a severe cyclone. Also called stormtide, surge. * * * storm surge noun An unusual, rapid rise in tide level caused by a combination of low pressure over the sea …   Useful english dictionary

  • Storm King Mountain — Infobox Mountain Name = Storm King Mountain Photo = Storm King Mountain.jpg Caption = Storm King and Butter Hill from Newburgh, NY Elevation = convert|1340|ft|m| 1 [Summit elevation between 1,340 and 1,360 ft. ] Location = New York, USA Range =… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”