North Sea flood of 1962

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The North Sea flood of 1962 was a significant and devastating coastal flood that affected parts of the North Sea region, particularly in Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. The flood occurred between January 16 and 17, 1962, and was caused by a combination of a severe winter storm and a high spring tide, which led to a storm surge that overwhelmed coastal defenses.

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