Coastal Changes and Damages: Florida Keys
Coastal Changes and Damages:
Florida Keys

[Ragged Key | Elliot Key | Soldier Key]

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Ragged Key

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Hurricane Andrew

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Hurricane Andrew

Elliot Key

Click for 280k large version A storm surge (the rise in sea level above normal caused by the low-pressure center associated with a hurricane) destroyed this home on Elliot Key. House debris can be seen to the left. The former support pilings, which have been knocked over by the forces associated with waves and currents, can be seen to the right.

Soldier Key

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Hurricane Andrew

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