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human
ELI5: Why are cities built at sea shores despite threat of storms and tsunamis?

I know that water transportation is one reason but wouldn't it be better to build cities a bit far from the sea shores given the threat of storms and tsunamis?
gpt
Transportation is the biggest reason. Until 150 years or so ago, water was the only efficient means of transporting large amounts of goods and even today remains critically important for international trade. Also access to water, the moderating aspect of water on temperatures.