Since detection and tracking of hurricanes is now quite accurate, why does damage from these storms continue to increase?
A) changes in tidal patterns
B) hurricane intensity is greater
C) poor forecasts of landfall area
D) continued development of coastal areas

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The continued development of coastal areas, particularly in vulnerable regions, has led to an increase in damage from hurricanes even though we are able to detect and track them more accurately. This is because more people and infrastructure are now in harm's way.

Since Detection and Tracking of Hurricanes Is Now Quite Accurate