Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Extreme Storms:
Storm Response Activities:
Extreme Storm Impact Studies:
Hurricanes:
El Niño:
Northeasters:
Historical Storms:
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Coastal Change: Lidar topographic surveys reveal coastal change resulting from Hurricane Irene.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Areas potentially vulnerable to oil deposition were identified by comparing island topography to modeled water levels.
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Nor'Ida: Significant coastal changes, including dune erosion and overwash, were observed from the Outer Banks of NC to Long Island, NY.
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2008 Season Summary
This report summarizes the 2008 coastal-change observations and the implications for emergency and coastal-zone managers.
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One of the goals of the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program is a national assessment of coastal change hazards. Hurricanes provide a powerful force that generates dangerous waves and currents capable of moving large amounts of sand, destroying buildings and infrastructure, and reshaping our nation's coastline. Our research focuses on understanding the magnitude and variability of the impacts of hurricanes and extreme storms on the sandy beaches of the United States. The overall objective is to improve the capability to predict coastal change that results from severe storms. Such a capability will support management of coastal infrastructure, resources, and safety.
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