What is another word for acqua alta?
Pronunciation: [ɐkwˈa ˈɔːltə] (IPA) 
Acqua alta is an Italian term for the high tide, which often leads to floods in Venice. The term refers to a situation where the sea level rises above the normal tide levels, causing flooding in low lying areas. Synonyms for acqua alta that can be used to describe similar situations include tidal surge, storm surge, coastal flooding, inundation, and deluge. Coastal flooding refers to the flooding that occurs when a large amount of water from the ocean or a nearby body of water washes over the land due to high tide or storm. Other terms that convey a similar meaning are sea flooding, overflow, and swamping.
