The majority of hurricane damage and drowning is caused by the ____ .
A)storm surge
B)eye
C)spiral rain bands
D)eyewall
E)associated tornadoes

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Storm surge is the most deadly and destructive part of a hurricane, responsible for the majority of hurricane-related deaths and damage. Storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by the storm's winds pushing water toward the shore, and can cause flooding that extends many miles inland.

The Majority of Hurricane Damage and Drowning Is Caused by the ____