One of the most visible and immediate consequences of hurricanes is coastal erosion. Storm surges and high winds associated with hurricanes can strip away vast stretches of coastline, eroding beaches, dunes and delicate coastal ecosystems. One of the most visible and immediate consequences of hurricanes is coastal erosion. Storm surges and high winds associated with hurricanes can strip away vast stretches of coastline, eroding beaches, dunes and delicate coastal ecosystems. Photo: peachloveu/Adobe Stock

Climate experts expect the upcoming Atlantic storm season to be one of the busiest in recent years with 18 named storms, half of which will be hurricanes, and four of which will be considered major (Category 3 or higher).

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