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Why can category 1 Eloise tropical cyclones be more damaging than category 5 Eloise tropical cyclone​

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Answer:Category 1 tropical cyclones can be more destructive than category 5 tropical cyclones because12:

They can move more slowly, which can make them more damaging.

They can produce more rainfall, which can cause flooding, landslides, and other kinds of water-related damage.

Storm surge can be more severe in a Category 1 tropical cyclone than a Category 5. Storm surge is the rise of seawater above the normal tide level.

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