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← GeographyWhich outcome accelerates coastal erosion when intensifying storm surge?
A)Destabilization via wave refraction enhancement✓
B)Sediment stabilization by anoxic conditions
C)Reduced longshore current sediment deposition
D)Increased biogenic reef structure resilience
💡 Explanation
Destabilization occurs because increased surge enhances wave refraction. Refraction focuses energy on specific coastal points through wave focusing, therefore enhancing erosion at vulnerable sections; rather than providing uniform dissipation, destabilizing shorelines.
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