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Why is hurricane damage worse since the disappearance of wetlands in the area

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Wetlands and other natural terrain can act as buffers for wind and water, giving storm surges more to overcome before they reach people and buildings. “They help with storm protection because they are dissipating energy,” said Hugh J.

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