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Author : Brazel, A.J.; and Phillips, D.W.
Date : 1974
Title : November 1972 floods on the Lower Great Lakes
Publication : Weatherwise
Issue : 27(2):
Page(s) : 56-62



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Abstract

Public and political outcry was noted in 1972 due to high water levels on the Great Lakes. Extensive flood damage had occurred for which individuals, industries, and governments were blamed. This study gives a meteorological analysis of the flooding, wave action, wind set-up and seiche, both over time and for various portions of specific lakes. Shoreline damage and structural weakening of shorefront structures, geomorphological damage, harmful effects to wildlife, agriculture, and sewer systems cannot be measured in costs, although measurable damage amounted to over twenty-five million dollars. The result of this investigation was the establishment of a lake level advisory and warning service in toronto in 1973. This forecasts wave heights and potential inundation levels along the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair shorelines.

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