Question

Which of the following best explains how a hurricane can increase an area’s susceptibility to future storms?
a.
Storm surges cause massive damage to buildings along coastlines.
b.
Hurricanes often flood coastal communities.
c.
Hurricane strength winds cause large amounts of property damage.
d.
Erosion caused by hurricanes can leave coasts more exposed to storms.

Answer 1

d. Erosion from hurricanes can remove protective features (dunes, beaches, wetlands, barrier islands), leaving the coast more exposed and vulnerable to damage from future storms.