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Continued flow activity on coastal plain but little forward progres...

Continued flow activity on coastal plain but little forward progress
Photography
Flow front remains active on coastal plain, but little forward move...

Flow front remains active on coastal plain, little forward movement
Photography
Active flows running along National Park boundary on coastal plain...

Active flows running along National Park boundary on coastal plain
Photography
Widespread flows on coastal plain and pali, but little advancement...

Widespread flows on coastal plain and pali, but little advancement
Photography
A wide shot of the current flow field from the coastal plain up to ...

Flow field from the coastal plain up to TEB vent
Project
Coastal strand vegetation

Impact of Sea-Level Rise on Coastal Plants and Cultural Sites

Charts or Graphs
Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to elevation and erosion degradation.

Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida
publication
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Skill assessment of a total water level and coastal change forecast during the landfall of a hurricane

staff profile
Staff profile photo of Brita Jessen.

Brita J. Jessen, Ph.D.
Charts or Graphs
Overview of 4 terrain models

Bathymetry and Elevation Models of the Massachusetts Coastal Zone
Data Release
Collage of images of an earthquake, scientists in flood with instruments, a volcano erupting, and seismic illustration.

Baseline Coastal Oblique Aerial Photographs Collected Navarre Beach, Florida, to Breton Island, Louisiana, September 7, 2016

National News Release
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Detailed Flood Information Key to More Reliable Coastal Storm Impact Estimates

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The potential for coral reef restoration to mitigate coastal flooding as sea levels rise

Center News
three panel image. a buoy on the surface of the ocean. map with three dots in the bay & dot in gulf. a tower above water.

Tampa Bay coastal acidification research featured in EPA National Estuary Program report

Charts or Graphs
Aerial imagery of islands are marked to show different data about each island's coast.

Puerto Rico Coral Reefs and Coastal Hazard Risk Reduction
publication
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Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center — 2021 Annual Report

National News Release
House perched above the ocean on a cliff.

Sea Level Rise Could Double Erosion Rates of Southern California Coastal Cliffs

Center News
Congressman Charlie Crist visits the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Congressman Charlie Crist to visit the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Photography
HVO geologists encountered only one tiny breakout on the coastal pl...

Geologists encountered only one tiny breakout on the coastal plain ...
Charts or Graphs

Diagram: different ocean features that contribute to coastal flooding
Featured Story
Distant view of sandy yellow beach stretching from bottom left to upper right of photo.

Eyes on the Coast—Video Cameras Help Forecast Coastal Change

Center News
Predicted probabilities of dune erosion

USGS Coastal and Marine Scientists Prepare for an Active 2020 Hurricane Season

publication
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Hurricane Sandy science plan: coastal topographic and bathymetric data to support hurricane impact assessment and response

Center News
Man stands gesturing to two women at left, and a woman on right smiles holding equipment on beach.

USGS 2017 Excellence in Leadership Award honors scientists who assess coastal flooding threats

Charts or Graphs
Study area for Modeling Coastal Flooding Dynamics Along the U.S. Southeast Atlantic Coast

Study area for Modeling Coastal Flooding Dynamics Along the U.S. Southeast Atlantic Coast
slideshow
Locations of observed coastal change due to Hurricane Joaquin - NC

Locations of observed coastal change due to Hurricane Joaquin - NC
slideshow
Locations of observed coastal change due to Hurricane Joaquin - SC

Locations of observed coastal change due to Hurricane Joaquin - SC
Photography
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Special Visitors at WHCMSC
Project
2 people standing in a green salt marsh under a cloudy sky

Sea level Rise and Carbon Cycle Processes in Managed Coastal Wetlands

Data Release
Collage of images of an earthquake, scientists in flood with instruments, a volcano erupting, and seismic illustration.

Coastal Bathymetry and Backscatter Data Collected in May 2023 From Rockaway Peninsula, New York

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