Assateague Island National Seashore
![This color photograph shows the same view of Virginia's barrier-island shore before and after Hurricane Sandy. Extensive overwa](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/7%20VA_Loc1_AssateagueIsland_Overwash-lg.jpg?itok=z-atUR-d)
Detailed Description
Aerial photographs taken of Assateague Island National Seashore before (top) and after (bottom) Hurricane Sandy. Overwash deposits can be seen in the after photo and are evidence of landward sand transport. The yellow arrows point to the same feature and provide a reference for how far the sand has moved.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.