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Hurricane intensity

What is the preferred preliminary measure of hurricane intensity?
A. Modified Mercalli Intensity scale, B. "mean recurrence interval" or "return period" of 50-year storm, C. Saffir-Simpson scale, D. Richter scale



Answer is C. Saffir-Simpson scale - based on post-storm assessments (observation) and anemometer instrument readings.
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