A Class 4 hurricane is centered over Bermuda (latitude 32.20 N) and is moving eastwards. Which coastal city on the eastern coast of the United States is in the most peril from its approach?
A) Savannah, GA (latitude 32.08 N)
B) Jacksonville, FL (latitude 30.32 N)
C) Wilmington, NC (latitude 34.23 N)
D) Boston, MA (latitude 42.36 N)

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Due to Coriolis effect, hurricane will veer to the right as it travels east, making landfall at a higher latitude than where it began.

A Class 4 Hurricane Is Centered Over Bermuda (Latitude 32