Hurricane Rita caused extensive erosion of marshes in western Lousiana
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Hurricane Rita caused extensive erosion of marshes in western Lousiana. A photograph of undeveloped Hackberry Beach shows widespread flooding of the marshes four days after the storm's September 24, 2005 landfall.
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Storm-Induced Coastal Change
Hurricanes and other extreme storms generate storm surge and large waves, eroding the beach and dune system and reshaping the coastal landscape.
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Storm-Induced Coastal Change
Hurricanes and other extreme storms generate storm surge and large waves, eroding the beach and dune system and reshaping the coastal landscape.