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Irma literally sucked the ocean away from the shore

It's called a reverse storm surge
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Irma literally sucked the ocean away from the shore
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On Sunday, Sept. 10, beaches in Tampa, Florida looked dried up — an effect caused by Hurricane Irma's powerful winds, leading to the shorelines to temporarily pull back.

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