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Test Your Understanding:
Right Side and Storm Surge


Surface winds around a hurricane rotate counterclockwise and inward. The winds contribute to forming the mound of water that eventually becomes a hurricane's storm surge.Which location will experience a greater storm surge? Click on your choice to see the correct answer.
  1. Location A
  2. Location B
  3. Location C
  4. Location D