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https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-54-137-2020
https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-54-137-2020
23 Nov 2020
 | 23 Nov 2020

Storm Xaver over Europe in December 2013: Overview of energy impacts and North Sea events

Anthony James Kettle

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Storm Xaver in December 2013 had a high gust field that caused transportation and energy infrastructure impacts in northern Europe. There was a strong storm surge across the North Sea basin that was higher than the 1 Feb 1953 surge in certain places. For some stations in the UK and Denmark, water levels exceeded the 1000 year return period level. Similar to previous winter storms, there is an indication of large waves in coastal areas with potential impacts on offshore energy infrastructure.