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.
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida
Maps for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
Maps for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
Impact of damage by hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico
Maps of Puerto Rico show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (top)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (bottom)
Maps of Puerto Rico show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (top)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (bottom)
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.
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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.