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Hurricanes can be very destructive, bringing tornadoes, flooding, strong winds, and storm surges to the land areas they come in contact with. What is a storm surge?

a wall of water that is pushed ashore
a large, rotating, low-pressure storm
a strong, narrow current that flows rapidly away from the beach
a large ocean wave usually caused by an undersea earthquake

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a wall of water that is pushed ashore

Explanation: A storm surge is the abnormal rise in sea level produced by strong winds and low pressure in a hurricane, which pushes water onto land and causes severe coastal flooding.