Which of the following types of damage from tropical cyclones originates farthest from the coast?
A)Flooding by rain swollen inland streams
B)Storm surges that raise sea level
C)High winds eroding local beaches
D)Burial of neighborhoods by sand

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Flooding by rain swollen inland streams can originate hundreds of miles inland, while storm surges (B) and erosion of local beaches (C) occur along the coast, and burial of neighborhoods by sand (D) typically occurs closer to the coast.

Which of the Following Types of Damage from Tropical Cyclones