Devise a logical argument for which hurricane related hazard poses the largest threat to coastal areas: storm surge, tornadoes, or wind and squalls.

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godmod360 · Answer

Storm surges are the most hazardous do to the fact that they are the rise of water levels above the expected water level and are volatile and forceful being caused by a hurricane. over the years storm surges have been seen to be devastating to coastal cities cause massive casualties and property damage.  Hurricane Katrina (2005) is a prime example of the damage and devastation that can be caused by surge. At least 1500 persons lost their lives during Katrina and many of those deaths occurred directly, or indirectly, as a result of storm surge the water levels rose to 28 feet above the normal

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much!

anonymous · Answer

Do you think you can help me with this last one. "The coloration of Adelie penguins is very simple compared to some of their more colorful cousins. Their coloration could also be compared to that of some predatory fish (for example, the great white shark). Develop a logical argument for how they are similar and why this is beneficial."