Colorized satellite imagery from 2017-09-19 15:00 UTC of Hurricane Maria impacting the Eastern Caribbean. Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of NOAA and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator.
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Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean
Colorized satellite imagery from 2017-09-19 15:00 UTC of Hurricane Maria impacting the Eastern Caribbean. Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of NOAA and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator.
Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico
Hurricane tracks for Hugo (1989), Georges (1998), Irma (2017) and Maria (2017). Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of Esri and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator.
Hurricane tracks for Hugo (1989), Georges (1998), Irma (2017) and Maria (2017). Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of Esri and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator.
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in FloridaMaps for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in FloridaMaps for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2The significant flood risk consequences of damage to coral reefs from Hurricanes Irma and Maria clarify why the defense benefits from this natural infrastructure should be recovered, repaired and restored.
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2The significant flood risk consequences of damage to coral reefs from Hurricanes Irma and Maria clarify why the defense benefits from this natural infrastructure should be recovered, repaired and restored.
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1Report Summary
The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Puerto Rico
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Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1Report Summary
The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Puerto Rico
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Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1Report Summary
Hurricane Damage to Coral Reefs in 2017 Increases Future Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Florida
The damage to reef natural infrastructure from Hurricanes Irma and Maria puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding
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Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1Report Summary
Hurricane Damage to Coral Reefs in 2017 Increases Future Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Florida
The damage to reef natural infrastructure from Hurricanes Irma and Maria puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding
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Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
The increasing risk of flooding along our coasts is driven by climate change, development and habitat loss.
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
The increasing risk of flooding along our coasts is driven by climate change, development and habitat loss.
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs
There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space
The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season has seen several hurricanes in a row during the months of August, September, and October. Follow along with this video to see satellite imagery of hurricanes and tropical storms during this time period.
The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season has seen several hurricanes in a row during the months of August, September, and October. Follow along with this video to see satellite imagery of hurricanes and tropical storms during this time period.
USGS Hurricane Preparedness
Before a hurricane, USGS Scientists undertake a data collection effort of a grand scale. They install a temporary mobile network of sensors along the coasts to collect additional data on the intensity of storm surge, one of the most dangerous elements of a hurricane.
Before a hurricane, USGS Scientists undertake a data collection effort of a grand scale. They install a temporary mobile network of sensors along the coasts to collect additional data on the intensity of storm surge, one of the most dangerous elements of a hurricane.
Image of the Week - Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
Image of the Week - Puerto Rico after Hurricane MariaLandsat 8 imagery shows the change in vegetation on Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
At the USGS EROS Center, we study land change, operate the Landsat satellites, and maintain the longest, continuously acquired collection of images of the Earth's land surface.
Image of the Week - Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
Image of the Week - Puerto Rico after Hurricane MariaLandsat 8 imagery shows the change in vegetation on Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
At the USGS EROS Center, we study land change, operate the Landsat satellites, and maintain the longest, continuously acquired collection of images of the Earth's land surface.