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Why are places with large numbers of people living there at a greater risk during a hurricane than places with fewer people?
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There are several reasons. First of all, in a developed areas there is more runoff when it rains, creating grater potential for flooding. Large populations also mean there may be traffic jams that hinder evacuation. Additionally, large population centers mean there will be many buildings to provide potentially dangerous debris to be carried by wind and water.
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