When a hurricane nears land, the most damaging factor is typically A) storm surge. Storm surge is an abnormal rise in seawater level caused by the wind and pressure of the hurricane, leading to flooding in coastal areas. While rain and wind can also cause significant damage, the storm surge often results in the most extensive destruction and loss of life due to flooding. Low air pressure is a characteristic of hurricanes but does not directly cause damage in the same way the other factors do.
when a hurricane nears land, what causes the most damage A storm surge, B rain, C wind, D low air pressure
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