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← GeographyWhich phenomenon amplifies storm surges under coastline concavity?
A)Funneling increases wave energy✓
B)Diffraction induces wave cancellation
C)Refraction reduces amplitude dispersion
D)Reflection creates standing clapotis
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Funneling effect occurs as surge water concentrates into a bay or inlet; because narrowing increases water height and speed. This focuses energy rather than allowing dissipation, therefore elevating storm surges substantially in concave coastal areas.
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