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risk and hazard of hurricanes  

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  • Throughout history, hurricanes have been the leading cause of deaths associated with short-term natural hazards. Populations along coastal areas are exposed to a number of hurricane-related hazards, including, but not limited to, storm surge, high-speed winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and tornadoes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Hurricanes, Risk and Hazard]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-P2Q2CK4V-D

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