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Waves and Storm Surge

What happens when storm surge hits land depends on the shape of the sea bottom in the area where the hurricane makes landfall. These pictures show storm surge in two different areas, one with a gradual drop-off and one with a steep drop-off.

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Try to guess:

Which kind of drop-off do you think has more damage from storm surge?

1. Gradual.
2. Steep.

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