Before and After Hurricane Matthew
New photos show SE beaches lost roads, dunes and structures
New photos show SE beaches lost roads, dunes and structures
Record Number of USGS Sensors Deployed for Hurricane Matthew
Into the Storm – Hurricane Matthew
USGS Storm-Tide Sensors Installed along Coast prior to Hurricane
Hurricane Matthew
As Hurricane Matthew moves up the Atlantic coast of the U.S., the U.S. Geological Survey has deployed storm-tide sensors, forecast what coastal change to expect, and is ready to measure the extent of flooding likely to result from this storm.
Coastal Change Hazards
Coastal Change Hazards
View probabilities of coastal change in the Coastal Change Hazards Portal.
Flood Event Viewer (FEV)
Flood Event Viewer (FEV)
FEV (an interactive map) provides viewable and downloadable flood event data.
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News
Before and After Photos: SE Beach Dunes Lost to Hurricane Matthew
Before and After Photos: SE Beach Dunes Lost to Hurricane Matthew
EarthView–Hurricane Matthew Exacts Heavy Toll on Haiti
EarthView–Hurricane Matthew Exacts Heavy Toll on Haiti
Post Hurricane Matthew: USGS Continues Efforts to Document How High Floodwaters Reached
Post Hurricane Matthew: USGS Continues Efforts to Document How High Floodwaters Reached
Publications
Impacts of the ocean-atmosphere coupling into the very short range prediction system during the impact of Hurricane Matthew on Cuba Impacts of the ocean-atmosphere coupling into the very short range prediction system during the impact of Hurricane Matthew on Cuba
The main goal of this investigation is analyzing the impact of insert the ocean-atmosphere coupling into the very short range prediction system of Cuba. The ocean-atmosphere coupled components of the Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere-Wave-Sediment Transport Modeling System are used for this purpose and the hurricane Matthew is selected as study case. Two experiments are performed: first, using a...
Modeling of barrier breaching during Hurricanes Sandy and Matthew Modeling of barrier breaching during Hurricanes Sandy and Matthew
Physical processes driving barrier island change during storms are important to understand to mitigate coastal hazards and to evaluate conceptual models for barrier evolution. Spatial variations in barrier island topography, landcover characteristics, and nearshore and back-barrier hydrodynamics can yield complex morphological change that requires models of increasing resolution and...
Coastal hazards: hurricanes, tsunamis, coastal erosion Coastal hazards: hurricanes, tsunamis, coastal erosion
Oceans are the largest geographic feature on the surface of the Earth, covering approximately 70% of the planet's surface. As a result, oceans have a tremendous impact on the Earth, its climate, and its inhabitants. The coast or shoreline is the boundary between ocean environments and land habitats. By the year 2025, it is estimated that approximately two-thirds of the world's population...
Science
Hurricane Matthew - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Hurricane Matthew coastal change forecast and pre- and post-storm photos documenting coastal change.
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, Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Nate, Hurricane Sandy
National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards
Research to identify areas that are most vulnerable to coastal change hazards including beach and dune erosion, long-term shoreline change, and sea-level rise.
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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, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Gulf of America, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Sandy