Which type of damage does NOT typically accompany a hurricane's storm surge?
A)Buildings, bridges, and piers are washed away.
B)Dunes are washed away.
C)Houses not on high posts are floated and carried farther onshore.
D)Heavy sand is deposited on beaches, partly burying some homes.
E)Saltwater invades and contaminates groundwater.

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Heavy sand deposition on beaches, partly burying some homes, is not typically a result of a hurricane's storm surge. Instead, storm surges are more known for their destructive capabilities, such as washing away structures and eroding landscapes, rather than depositing heavy sand in a manner that partly buries homes.

Which Type of Damage Does NOT Typically Accompany a Hurricane's