Canada Effects
Significant damage also occurred in southern New Brunswick, especially to the city of Saint John. Southwest Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick experienced coastal flooding of up to 1.6 meters deep causing extensive damage to wharves, coastal buildings, boats and vessels. Power and communications lines were also knocked out. The tides along the coast were increased due to the convergence of anomalistic, synodical, and tropical monthly tidal cycles peaking simultaneously (known as Saros); a once in 18 year event. Damage was estimated in the tens of millions of dollars. Offshore New Brunswick, 12-m (39 ft) waves with swells of 10 metres (33 ft) were reported in the high seas. The lighthouse at Fish Fluke Point was wrecked and subsequently abandoned. The aftermath of this storm was worsened by a severe cold snap that followed the day after.
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