Why was Hurricane Katrina such a devastating storm?
A) The city is at or below sea level
B) Sea level has been rising
C) Destruction of wetlands due to construction
D) The city has been subsiding
E) All of these choices are correct

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All of these factors contributed to the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans is already at or below sea level, which made it vulnerable to storm surges. The destruction of wetlands due to construction reduced natural barriers that would have protected the city. Additionally, subsidence (or sinking) of the city's land further increased its vulnerability to flooding. The rising sea level also played a role in increasing the severity of the storm surge.

Why Was Hurricane Katrina Such a Devastating Storm