Colorized satellite imagery from 2017-09-19 15:00 UTC of Hurricane Maria impacting the Eastern Caribbean. Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of NOAA and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator.
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Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean
Colorized satellite imagery from 2017-09-19 15:00 UTC of Hurricane Maria impacting the Eastern Caribbean. Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of NOAA and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator.
Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico
Hurricane tracks for Hugo (1989), Georges (1998), Irma (2017) and Maria (2017). Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of Esri and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator.
Hurricane tracks for Hugo (1989), Georges (1998), Irma (2017) and Maria (2017). Data provided by NOAA. Base image is intellectual property of Esri and is used herein under license. Copyright Esri and its creator.
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Report Summary
The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Puerto Rico
Key Points
Report Summary
The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Puerto Rico
Key Points
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2
Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.
Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1
RESUMEN DEL REPORTE
Los beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración de arrecifes de coral en Puerto Rico
PUNTOS CLAVE
RESUMEN DEL REPORTE
Los beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración de arrecifes de coral en Puerto Rico
PUNTOS CLAVE
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2
La restauración de los arrecifes de coral puede producir beneficios significativos en la reducción de inundaciones. Estas defensas naturales sufrieron daños a causa de los huracanes de 2017; su recuperación reduciría riesgos adicionales a la naturaleza, las personas y propiedades causados por tormentas.
La restauración de los arrecifes de coral puede producir beneficios significativos en la reducción de inundaciones. Estas defensas naturales sufrieron daños a causa de los huracanes de 2017; su recuperación reduciría riesgos adicionales a la naturaleza, las personas y propiedades causados por tormentas.
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Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
The increasing risk of flooding along our coasts is driven by climate change, development and habitat loss.
The increasing risk of flooding along our coasts is driven by climate change, development and habitat loss.
There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space
The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season has seen several hurricanes in a row during the months of August, September, and October. Follow along with this video to see satellite imagery of hurricanes and tropical storms during this time period.
The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season has seen several hurricanes in a row during the months of August, September, and October. Follow along with this video to see satellite imagery of hurricanes and tropical storms during this time period.
USGS Hurricane Preparedness
Before a hurricane, USGS Scientists undertake a data collection effort of a grand scale. They install a temporary mobile network of sensors along the coasts to collect additional data on the intensity of storm surge, one of the most dangerous elements of a hurricane.
Before a hurricane, USGS Scientists undertake a data collection effort of a grand scale. They install a temporary mobile network of sensors along the coasts to collect additional data on the intensity of storm surge, one of the most dangerous elements of a hurricane.
Image of the Week - Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
Landsat 8 imagery shows the change in vegetation on Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
At the USGS EROS Center, we study land change, operate the Landsat satellites, and maintain the longest, continuously acquired collection of images of the Earth's land surface.
Landsat 8 imagery shows the change in vegetation on Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
At the USGS EROS Center, we study land change, operate the Landsat satellites, and maintain the longest, continuously acquired collection of images of the Earth's land surface.