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Picture Source: US Geological Survey

    Over the last century, scientists have learned a great deal about hurricanes. In the United States, several agencies actively monitor their development and progress. This information often leads to predictions regarding the most likely path that the hur ricane will follow, and where it may strike land.

    The picture shown here highlights the areas having the greatest amount of hurricane activity in the United States. Florida, Louisiana, and the Atlantic seaboard are at the highest risk. Areas further inland may receive increased amounts of rain associat ed with the hurricane (and sometimes tornadoes) which can pose a flooding threat.