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https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-62-41-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-62-41-2023
27 Nov 2023
 | 27 Nov 2023

Storm Franz: Societal and energy impacts in northwest Europe on 11–12 January 2007

Anthony J. Kettle

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The paper reviews the societal and energy impacts of Storm Franz in Europe on 11–12 November 2007. An analysis is conducted of tide gauges around the North Sea to trace the progression of the storm surge and assess if the surge passage was associated with large measured waves and maritime casualties. A North Sea rogue wave incident had occurred on 1 November 2006, causing damage to the FINO1 research tower, and it is unclear how prevalent these waves are during North Sea storms.