Which of the following has historically proven most susceptible to large losses of life (100,000)from storm surge in the twentieth century?
A)Bangladesh
B)Galveston,Texas
C)Myanmar
D)Both A and C
E)A large loss of life has not occurred in the 20th century.

Question

Which of the following has historically proven most susceptible to large losses of life (>100,000)from storm surge in the twentieth century?
A)Bangladesh
B)Galveston,Texas
C)Myanmar
D)Both A and C
E)A large loss of life has not occurred in the 20th century.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both Bangladesh and Myanmar have experienced multiple large losses of life (>100,000) from storm surge in the twentieth century. Galveston, Texas experienced a devastating storm surge in 1900 that killed approximately 8,000 people, but this does not qualify as a "large loss of life" according to the given criteria.

Which of the Following Has Historically Proven Most Susceptible to Large