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Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico
Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico
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. 

Brochure with text and a aerial view looking down on a coast with columns depicting data values along the coast.
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1

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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 2
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con columnas que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1

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Los beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración de arrecifes de coral en Puerto Rico

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Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con puntos que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2

La restauración de los arrecifes de coral puede producir beneficios significativos en la reducción de inundaciones. Estas defensas naturales sufrieron daños a causa de los huracanes de 2017; su recuperación reduciría riesgos adicionales a la naturaleza, las personas y propiedades causados por tormentas.

La restauración de los arrecifes de coral puede producir beneficios significativos en la reducción de inundaciones. Estas defensas naturales sufrieron daños a causa de los huracanes de 2017; su recuperación reduciría riesgos adicionales a la naturaleza, las personas y propiedades causados por tormentas.

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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, 1
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1

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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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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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Videos

Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)

 

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The increasing risk of flooding along our coasts is driven by climate change, development and habitat loss.

There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space
There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space
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
USGS Hurricane Preparedness
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 - Irma Churns Up Sediment in the Florida Keys
Image of the Week - Irma Churns Up Sediment in the Florida Keys
Image of the Week - Irma Churns Up Sediment in the Florida Keys

Hurricane Irma churned up sediment around the Florida keys as shown by these Landsat images.



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.

Hurricane Irma churned up sediment around the Florida keys as shown by these Landsat images.



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: Hurricane Irma Slams Barbuda
Image of the Week: Hurricane Irma Slams Barbuda
Image of the Week: Hurricane Irma Slams Barbuda

Hurricane Irma's full force hit the small island of Barbuda, damaging estimated 95% of structures.



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.

Hurricane Irma's full force hit the small island of Barbuda, damaging estimated 95% of structures.



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.