A short animation contrasts the sand movement during Hurricane Sandy
By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
2017 (approx.)
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Detailed Description
USGS scientists built a model that reproduces the waves, currents (shown in meters per second [m/s]), and sand movement at Fire Island during Hurricane Sandy’s passage (Warner and others, 2017).
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.