LARGE-SCALE CURRENTS AND SEA-BOTTOM ELEVATION CHANGE DEVELOPED BY WINTER STORMS

Severe storms are frequently generated in winter along coasts on the Japan Sea side, which are developed by strong northwestern wind caused by periodic passages of low-pressure systems across the sea. The winter storm generally persists for several days, generating strong winds and large waves from northwest. During the storm, strong alongshore currents are also observed in the offshore region, which may continue to flow over a couple of days. (omitted)