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overtopping

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noun

  1. the rising of water over the top of a barrier
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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People were urged against leaving their homes due to danger from flying debris, coastal overtopping, falling trees and damage to buildings.

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The smaller debris basins are prone to overtopping.

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Large waves are also expected with coastal overtopping.

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That will result in high winds, which coincide with high spring tides, bringing a risk of large waves and coastal overtopping.

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Coastal areas may see large waves and water overtopping with some disruption to transport networks.

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