Hurricane Sandy produced some of the greatest destruction along the New Jersey coast in communities situated along narrow strips of land between the beach and a coastal lagoon to the west.These communities were vulnerable because they were built on low-lying terrane of ________.
A)a barrier island
B)a wave-cut platform
C)an eroding sea cliff
D)spits and tombolos

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Barrier islands are narrow strips of land situated parallel to the mainland coast and separated from it by a shallow lagoon or estuary. They are prone to flooding and erosion during hurricanes and other coastal storms. Many communities along the New Jersey coast are built on barrier islands, making them particularly vulnerable to the destructive impacts of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy Produced Some of the Greatest Destruction Along the New