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Preparing for the Storm: Predicting Where Our Coasts Are at Risk

Preparing for the Storm: Predicting Where Our Coasts Are at Risk

Living in the Outer Banks means living with the power of the sea. Jutting out from North Carolina’s coast into the Atlantic Ocean, this series of...

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Scientists Prepare for Hurricane Season with New Tools and Data that Advance Forecasting of Storm Impacts

Scientists Prepare for Hurricane Season with New Tools and Data that Advance Forecasting of Storm Impacts

As hurricane season officially begins, scientists with the USGS National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards (NACCH) project are ready to provide...

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Virginia Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Virginia Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Vital coastal storm-tide information needed to help guide storm response efforts following major storms affecting Virginia will be more accessible...

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Predicting Hurricane-Induced Coastal Change—USGS Publications Will Help Community Planners, Emergency Managers

Predicting Hurricane-Induced Coastal Change—USGS Publications Will Help Community Planners, Emergency Managers

The probability of hurricane-induced coastal change on sandy beaches from Florida to New York has been assessed for the first time in two U.S...

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Aerial Photographs of Outer Banks Show Coastal Damage from Hurricane Irene

Aerial Photographs of Outer Banks Show Coastal Damage from Hurricane Irene

The series of before-and-after aerial photographs, produced by the USGS, features five photo pairs that show coastal change in areas from Cape Lookout...

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