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in 2005 hurricane katrina and rita became one of the most destructive disasters in history due to this issue? tornados storm surge high winds rainforest leeching
Hurricane Katrina and Rita in 2005 caused massive destruction mainly due to storm surges. Storm surges are abnormal rises of water generated by a storm, pushing water on - shore and causing extensive flooding and damage to coastal areas. Tornados are not directly related to these hurricanes' main destructive force. High winds are part of hurricanes but storm surges were more catastrophic in this case. Rainforest leeching has no connection to hurricane - related destruction.
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B. Storm Surge