The greatest damage to life and property from a hurricane is due to
storm surge.
torrential rains.
strong winds in the hurricane
both b. and c.
Explanation:
While both strong winds and torrential rains cause damage, the greatest damage is due to the storm surge. Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides.
While both strong winds and torrential rains cause damage, the greatest damage is due to the storm surge. Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides.