During Hurricane Irma, Florida and Georgia experienced substantial impacts to beaches, dunes, barrier islands, and coral reefs. Extensive erosion and coral losses from hurricanes result in increased vulnerability of coastal regions, including densely populated areas. Erosion may put critical infrastructure at risk of future flooding and may cause economic loss. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Coastal and Marine Hazards Resources Program is working to assess shoreline erosion along the southeast U.S. coastline and analyze its implications for future vulnerability.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Title | Preliminary estimates of forecasted shoreline positions and associated uncertainties for Florida and Georgia |
| DOI | 10.5066/P9OWFEUH |
| Authors | Meredith Kratzmann, Rachel E Henderson, Emily Himmelstoss, Amy Farris |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center |
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