What aspect of tropical cyclones tends to cause the greatest death and destruction?

A) the intensely low atmospheric pressure in the storm's eye
B) the intense wind
C) flooding from rain, waves, and storm surge
D) lightning from thunderstorms spawned by the cyclone


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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