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Coastal | La costa

Puerto Rico Natural Hazards: Coastal

Peligros naturales de Puerto Rico: Costas

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Learn more about shoreline changes, coral reefs, sediment transport, coastal floods and storm impacts on the coast.

Obtenga más información sobre los cambios del litoral, los arrecifes de corales, el transporte de sedimentos, las inundaciones costeras y los efectos de las tormentas en las costas.
 

Coastal | Costas

Healthy coral reef with corals and fishes in Rincon, Puerto Rico

This page is a collection of USGS coastal hazard research in Puerto Rico, including shoreline changes, coral reef assessments, and coastal flooding.

Esta página es una recopilación de investigaciones del USGS sobre los riesgos costeros en Puerto Rico que incluye los cambios en el litoral, las evaluaciones de los arrecifes de coral y las inundaciones costeras.

Coastal | Costas

Overview | Introducción

Perspective view of the seafloor of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Project goals were to identify and compile USGS hazard resources for Puerto Rico and build an internal network of USGS scientists carrying out research on the island.

Las metas de este proyecto fueron identificar y compilar los recursos del USGS para los peligros de Puerto Rico y forjar una red interna de científicos del USGS que llevan a cabo investigaciones en la isla.

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Puerto Rico Natural Hazards | Peligros naturales de Puerto Rico

Explore the Puerto Rico natural hazards resources pages.

Explore las páginas de recursos sobre peligros naturales de Puerto Rico.

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View from the sky of a tropical coastline and a beach with ocean water so clear the coral reef can be seen.

Using Video Imagery to Study Wave Dynamics: Tres Palmas

To study wave dynamics along an active coastline, video cameras were installed on the west coast of Puerto Rico at Tres Palmas in Rincón.
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
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Using Video Imagery to Study Wave Dynamics: Tres Palmas

To study wave dynamics along an active coastline, video cameras were installed on the west coast of Puerto Rico at Tres Palmas in Rincón.
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Map of a coastal area with areas defining where coral reef damage occurred and the resulting damage estimates.

Quantifying Flood Risk and Reef Risk Reduction Benefits in Florida and Puerto Rico: The Consequences of Hurricane Damage, Long-term Degradation, and Restoration Opportunities

Coastal flooding and erosion from extreme weather events affect thousands of vulnerable coastal communities; the impacts of coastal flooding are predicted to worsen during this century because of population growth and climate change. Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 were particularly devasting to humans and natural communities. The coral reefs off the State of Florida and the Commonwealth of...
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, Hurricanes
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Quantifying Flood Risk and Reef Risk Reduction Benefits in Florida and Puerto Rico: The Consequences of Hurricane Damage, Long-term Degradation, and Restoration Opportunities

Coastal flooding and erosion from extreme weather events affect thousands of vulnerable coastal communities; the impacts of coastal flooding are predicted to worsen during this century because of population growth and climate change. Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 were particularly devasting to humans and natural communities. The coral reefs off the State of Florida and the Commonwealth of...
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View from the sky of a tropical coastline and a beach with ocean water so clear the coral reef can be seen.

Coral Reef Project: Puerto Rico

To better understand how waves move across coral reefs and cause flooding on tropical shorelines, USGS scientists have installed video cameras and oceanographic instruments off San Juan and Rincón, Puerto Rico. Their work is part of a study funded by USGS after Hurricanes Irma and María. The offshore instruments measure wave heights and speeds; the onshore video cameras show where waves break on...
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, Hurricanes
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Coral Reef Project: Puerto Rico

To better understand how waves move across coral reefs and cause flooding on tropical shorelines, USGS scientists have installed video cameras and oceanographic instruments off San Juan and Rincón, Puerto Rico. Their work is part of a study funded by USGS after Hurricanes Irma and María. The offshore instruments measure wave heights and speeds; the onshore video cameras show where waves break on...
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View from atop a building looks down on a sandy beach with a rainbow, palm tree just below view, and buildings in distance.

Using Video Imagery to Study Wave Dynamics: Isla Verde

USGS scientists installed video cameras atop a building and oceanographic instruments off San Juan, Puerto Rico, to better understand how waves move across coral reefs and cause flooding on tropical shorelines.
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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
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Using Video Imagery to Study Wave Dynamics: Isla Verde

USGS scientists installed video cameras atop a building and oceanographic instruments off San Juan, Puerto Rico, to better understand how waves move across coral reefs and cause flooding on tropical shorelines.
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