Why does the Outer Banks get hit by hurricanes so often?

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• The Outer Banks has experienced nearly annual hurricanes and tropical storms since 2010. 9s
• Hurricane Dorian caused millions of dollars in damage and significant storm surge in the region. 23s
• The Outer Banks' geographic position, jutting into the Atlantic, increases its exposure to storms. 44s
• The area consists of low-elevation barrier islands, which are particularly vulnerable to storm impacts. 1m 5s
• Barrier islands are constantly changing and eroding, a process worsened by hurricanes and sea level rise. 1m 24s