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River Severn
(redirected from Severn bore)

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Noun1.River Severn - a river in England and Wales flowing into the Bristol ChannelRiver Severn - a river in England and Wales flowing into the Bristol Channel; the longest river in Great Britain
England - a division of the United Kingdom
Cambria, Cymru, Wales - one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria


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Surf The Severn Bore is a naturally-occurring giant surge wave that comes up the Severn Estuary, which has the second highest tidal range in the world after the Bay of Fundy in Newfoundland.
We were witnessing a rare phenomenon, the Wye Bore, little brother of the Severn Bore.
Riding a flood tide of confidence, they tore through the City defences, making the Severn bore seem like a ripple.
 
 
 
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