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Storm: Hurricane Ike
Landfall: TX 09/13/08
Latest Products: Pre- and Post-Storm 3D Lidar Topography
Visit the Ike Site
Storm: Hurricane Gustav
Landfall: LA 09/01/08
Latest Product: Pre- and Post-Storm 3D Lidar Topography
Visit the Gustav Site
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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