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

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

Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Isaias, Hurricane Laura, Hurricanes

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September 13, 2019

Hurricane Dorian - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change

Hurricane Dorian coastal change forecast and pre- and post-storm photos documenting coastal change.

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Dorian

September 13, 2019

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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January 23, 2018

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.

Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Dorian

January 23, 2018

Scenario-Based Assessments for Coastal Change Hazard Forecasts

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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

January 18, 2018

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.

Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Nate, Hurricane Sandy

January 18, 2018

Forecasting Coastal Change

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

USGS science stays out in front of Hurricane Dorian

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

USGS deploying about 150 storm-tide sensors in the Carolinas

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

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

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

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USGS Science is There Before, During and After the Storm

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USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness

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

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

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Hurricane Dorian - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change

Hurricane Dorian - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change

Scenario-Based Assessments for Coastal Change Hazard Forecasts

Scenario-Based Assessments for Coastal Change Hazard Forecasts

Forecasting Coastal Change

Forecasting Coastal Change

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U.S. Department of the Interior