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Assessment of potential coastal impacts: Hurricane Rita

http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/rita/discussion.html

Areas susceptible to inundation during landfall of Hurricane Rita are assessed by comparing lidar-derived dune elevations to simulated storm surge values. Results shown on pictorial maps.

by Sallenger, Asbury H. Jr.
Related topics:
Geomorphology, Hurricanes, Risk assessment, Storm surge, Beaches, Coastal zones
States or counties
Cameron, Vermilion, Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson

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