GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Storm surge and large waves produced by hurricanes pose the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. Storm Surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm’s winds. Storm surge can reach heights well over 20 feet and can span hundreds of miles of coastline.

Detailed explanation-2: -For all United States hurricanes, Hurricane Katrina (2005, $190.0B*) is the costliest storm on record. Hurricane Harvey (2017, $151.3B*) ranks second, Hurricane Ian (2022, $112.9B*) ranks third, Hurricane Maria (2017, $108.9B*) ranks fourth, and Hurricane Sandy (2012, $83.9B*) ranks fifth.

Detailed explanation-3: -It probably comes as no surprise that Florida has been hit by more hurricanes than any other state since the inception of the Saffir/Simpson scale in 1851. Its location directly between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico makes it susceptible to hurricanes that come from either side.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hurricanes are enormous storms which come with a rotating wind speed of 74 miles per hour. The rotating wind swirls across the warm water of the tropics and comes with a terrifying force.