How do wetlands help reduce the damage caused by hurricanes


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Wetlands can help reduce the damage caused by hurricanes by protecting coasts from storm surges.

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Wetlands are found between water bodies and dry land. Hurricanes happen as a result of storm surges from the water body. The wetland helps in absorbing part of the current that is surged and reduces the risk and extent of water erosion experienced which reduces damages caused to lives and properties. Wetlands help in the reduction of the damage caused by hurricanes by protecting coasts from storm surges.


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