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How Did Hurricanes Shape the Everglades?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Hurricane winds topple trees and redistribute vegetation.
  • Storm surge deposits marine sediments inland.
  • Hurricanes can open new channels for water flow.
  • The ecosystem is adapted to periodic disturbance.

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