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Which of the following are factors that influence the extent of storm surge for a given storm at a given coastline?


a. the central pressure value of the storm and associated changes in storm intensity (i.e., rotational winds)

b. the shape and features of the coastline, such as bays and estuaries the angle of approach of the storm (i.e., does it approach perpendicular to the coast or not?)

c. the forward speed of the storm

d. the size of the storm (i.e., radial extent of strong winds from its center)

e. the width and slope of the continental shelf

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