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Flashcards in Hurricanes Deck (2)
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1
Q

What are the primary hazards caused by hurricanes?

A
  • storm surge
  • heavy rainfall
  • high wind velocity
2
Q

What are the secondary impacts caused by hurricanes?

A

SEA

  • flooding of coastal strip
  • coastal erosion
  • salt intrusion of low lying lands

INLAND
- inland flooding

BOTH

  • contamination of water supply
  • winds damaging infrastructure/ livestock/ crops