Storm Anatol over Europe in December 1999: impacts on societal and energy infrastructure
Anthony J. Kettle
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Short summary
Storm Anatol was a serious winter storm of northern Europe on 3–4 December 1999.
There were hurricane force winds in Denmark leading large scale power outages,
closed road networks, and building damage. There was also a serious storm surge
along the North Sea coasts of Denmark, Germany, and Netherlands. A detailed analysis
of tide gauge data around the North Sea is carried out to study the storm surge and short period fluctuations of water level, which may be linked with large waves.
Storm Anatol was a serious winter storm of northern Europe on 3–4 December 1999.
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