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Dorian Will Likely Cause Some Erosion to Va., Md. Beaches

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USGS science stays out in front of Hurricane Dorian

Experts working to pinpoint storm’s effects as it moves up the coast

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USGS deploying about 150 storm-tide sensors in the Carolinas

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Dorian Likely to Cause Significant Beach Erosion from Fla. to N.C.

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USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

Scientists’ preparations are fast, far-reaching for Hurricane Dorian

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Throughout Hurricane Season,

USGS Science is There Before, During and After the Storm

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Hurricane Dorian

Information about Hurricane Dorian.

Event Support Map

Screenshot of hurricane Dorian potential path

A multi-layered map that includes forecasts, storm tracks, topographic maps, and more in one place.

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Screenshot showing U.S. East Coast and areas of impact by the hurricane

Provides real-time and observed stream gage and flood sensor data. 

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USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness

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Dorian Will Likely Cause Some Erosion to Va., Md. Beaches

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USGS Scientists Document Hurricane Dorian’s Impacts

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A survey of storm-induced seaward-transport features observed during the 2019 and 2020 hurricane seasons

Hurricanes are known to play a critical role in reshaping coastlines, but often only impacts on the open ocean coast are considered, ignoring seaward-directed forces and responses. The identification of subaerial evidence for storm-induced seaward transport is a critical step towards understanding its impact on coastal resiliency. The visual features, found in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
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Jin-Si R. Over, Jenna A. Brown, Christopher R. Sherwood, Christie Hegermiller, Phillipe Alan Wernette, Andrew C. Ritchie, Jonathan Warrick
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

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Predicted probabilities of dune erosion

Hurricane Dorian - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change

Hurricane Dorian coastal change forecast and pre- and post-storm photos documenting coastal change.
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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
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Hurricane Dorian - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change

Hurricane Dorian coastal change forecast and pre- and post-storm photos documenting coastal change.
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Coastal Change Hazards Portal

Scenario-Based Assessments for Coastal Change Hazard Forecasts

A decade of USGS research on storm-driven coastal change hazards has provided the data and modeling capabilities needed to identify areas of our coastline that are likely to experience extreme and potentially hazardous erosion during an extreme storm.
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
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Scenario-Based Assessments for Coastal Change Hazard Forecasts

A decade of USGS research on storm-driven coastal change hazards has provided the data and modeling capabilities needed to identify areas of our coastline that are likely to experience extreme and potentially hazardous erosion during an extreme storm.
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Oblique aerial photograph near Rodanthe, NC, looking south along the coast on August 30, 2011, three days after landfall of Hurr

Forecasting Coastal Change

This project focuses on understanding the magnitude and variability of extreme storm impacts on sandy beaches. The overall objective is to improve real-time and scenario-based predictions of coastal change to support management of coastal infrastructure, resources, and safety.
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
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Forecasting Coastal Change

This project focuses on understanding the magnitude and variability of extreme storm impacts on sandy beaches. The overall objective is to improve real-time and scenario-based predictions of coastal change to support management of coastal infrastructure, resources, and safety.
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