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Screenshot of predicted impacts to Florida beaches from Hurricane Milton, with light to dark ribbons.
USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows potential coastal change from Hurricane Milton
USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows potential coastal change from Hurricane Milton
Screenshot of predicted impacts to Florida beaches from Hurricane Milton, with light to dark ribbons.

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows potential coastal change from Hurricane Milton

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows potential coastal change from Hurricane Milton

Prior to landfall on the Florida coast on October 9, 2024, the Coastal Change Hazards Team predicted that 86 percent of beaches along the west coast of the Florida peninsula were very likely to erode at the dunes’ base, 82 percent of dunes were very likely to be overwashed by storm waves, and 75 percent of dunes were expected to be very likely to be inundated (

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Milton, Hurricanes
Screenshot of predicted impacts to Florida beaches from Hurricane Milton, with light to dark ribbons.

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows potential coastal change from Hurricane Milton

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows potential coastal change from Hurricane Milton

Prior to landfall on the Florida coast on October 9, 2024, the Coastal Change Hazards Team predicted that 86 percent of beaches along the west coast of the Florida peninsula were very likely to erode at the dunes’ base, 82 percent of dunes were very likely to be overwashed by storm waves, and 75 percent of dunes were expected to be very likely to be inundated (

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Milton, Hurricanes
A group of five people are having a table discussion.
Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of five people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of five people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of six people are having a table discussion.
Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of six people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.”

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of six people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.”

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.
Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”Top row, from left to right: Priscila Vargas-Babilonia, Jaileen López Belén, Jack R. Friedman, Carmen Pérez, Milton Muñoz, Stephen Hughes, Ariam L. Torres-Cordero, Manuel Valdés-Pizzini, Carlos J. Carrero, Tania López, Adlin Melecio.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”Top row, from left to right: Priscila Vargas-Babilonia, Jaileen López Belén, Jack R. Friedman, Carmen Pérez, Milton Muñoz, Stephen Hughes, Ariam L. Torres-Cordero, Manuel Valdés-Pizzini, Carlos J. Carrero, Tania López, Adlin Melecio.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of seven people are having a table discussion.
Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of seven people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of seven people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
In the forefront, a group of 5 people are having a table discussion while there are other table discussions taking place.
Breakout Table 3 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Breakout Table 3 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
In the forefront, a group of 5 people are having a table discussion while there are other table discussions taking place.

Breakout Table 3 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 3 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 3 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
In the forefront, a group of 5 people are having a table discussion while there are other table discussions taking place.

Breakout Table 3 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 3 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 3 Discussion of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.
Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” Top row, from left to right: Priscila Vargas-Babilonia, Jaileen López Belén, Jack R. Friedman, Carmen Pérez, Milton Muñoz, Stephen Hughes, Ariam L. Torres-Cordero, Manuel Valdés-Pizzini, Carlos J. Carrero, Tania López, Adlin Melecio.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Group Photo of the Mayagüez Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” Top row, from left to right: Priscila Vargas-Babilonia, Jaileen López Belén, Jack R. Friedman, Carmen Pérez, Milton Muñoz, Stephen Hughes, Ariam L. Torres-Cordero, Manuel Valdés-Pizzini, Carlos J. Carrero, Tania López, Adlin Melecio.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 21 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.
Afternoon Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Afternoon Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of 21 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.

Afternoon Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Afternoon Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Afternoon Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” Top row, left to right: Héctor Rivera, Carlos Anselmi-Molina, Aurelio “Tito” Castro, Jack R. Friedman, Kevian Pérez. Second row, left to right: Orlando Díaz Flores, Manuel Valdés-Pizzini, Ariam L.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 21 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are three rows of people: two standing and one seated.

Afternoon Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Afternoon Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Afternoon Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” Top row, left to right: Héctor Rivera, Carlos Anselmi-Molina, Aurelio “Tito” Castro, Jack R. Friedman, Kevian Pérez. Second row, left to right: Orlando Díaz Flores, Manuel Valdés-Pizzini, Ariam L.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 3 people are presenting in front of an audience split between two tables.
Breakout Table 3 Report Out of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Breakout Table 3 Report Out of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of 3 people are presenting in front of an audience split between two tables.

Breakout Table 3 Report Out of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 3 Report Out of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 3 Report Out of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 3 people are presenting in front of an audience split between two tables.

Breakout Table 3 Report Out of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 3 Report Out of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 3 Report Out of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of six people are having a table discussion.
Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of six people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of six people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 1 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of five people are having a table discussion.
Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of five people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of five people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 4 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of six people are having a table discussion.
Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of six people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of six people are having a table discussion.

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Breakout Table 2 Discussion of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management” 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are 3 rows of people: two standing and one seated.
Morning Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
Morning Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are 3 rows of people: two standing and one seated.

Morning Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Morning Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Morning Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” Top row, left to right: Carlos R. Olmedo Álvarez, Francisco “Paco” López, Ernesto Rodríguez, Aurelio “Tito” Castro, Federico Subervi Vélez, Kevian Pérez, Carlos Anselmi-Molina, Aurora Justiniano, Jack R. Friedman.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A group of 27 is at the back of a conference room for a picture. There are 3 rows of people: two standing and one seated.

Morning Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Morning Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management”

Morning Group Photo of the Río Piedras Session of the USGS Workshop in Puerto Rico Titled “Participatory Engagement for Storm Management.” Top row, left to right: Carlos R. Olmedo Álvarez, Francisco “Paco” López, Ernesto Rodríguez, Aurelio “Tito” Castro, Federico Subervi Vélez, Kevian Pérez, Carlos Anselmi-Molina, Aurora Justiniano, Jack R. Friedman.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
Screen shot of a webpage as Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas coast, with red-to-white strips showing impacts expected.
USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows Hurricane Beryl's expected impacts
USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows Hurricane Beryl's expected impacts
Screen shot of a webpage as Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas coast, with red-to-white strips showing impacts expected.

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows Hurricane Beryl's expected impacts

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows Hurricane Beryl's expected impacts

Potential coastal change impacts are predicted during a direct landfall of Hurricane Beryl on the Texas coast at 4:00 am, Sunday, July 7, 2024.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
Screen shot of a webpage as Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas coast, with red-to-white strips showing impacts expected.

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows Hurricane Beryl's expected impacts

USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows Hurricane Beryl's expected impacts

Potential coastal change impacts are predicted during a direct landfall of Hurricane Beryl on the Texas coast at 4:00 am, Sunday, July 7, 2024.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
A gif of Hurricane Ian moving northeast toward Florida.
Hurricane Ian approaching Florida
Hurricane Ian approaching Florida
A gif of Hurricane Ian moving northeast toward Florida.

Hurricane Ian approaching Florida

Hurricane Ian approaching Florida

This image shows Hurricane Ian making its first U.S. landfall in southwest Florida near Cayo Costa September 28, 2022, bringing with it extreme storm surge, category 4 winds and a deluge of rain. Ian made a second U.S. landfall September 30, 2022, in Georgetown, South Carolina. Photos by NOAA.  

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Communications and Publishing, Hurricanes
A gif of Hurricane Ian moving northeast toward Florida.

Hurricane Ian approaching Florida

Hurricane Ian approaching Florida

This image shows Hurricane Ian making its first U.S. landfall in southwest Florida near Cayo Costa September 28, 2022, bringing with it extreme storm surge, category 4 winds and a deluge of rain. Ian made a second U.S. landfall September 30, 2022, in Georgetown, South Carolina. Photos by NOAA.  

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Communications and Publishing, Hurricanes
Map displaying the Caribbean region with overlay of a colorized satellite image of Hurricane Maria approaching Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean
Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean
Map displaying the Caribbean region with overlay of a colorized satellite image of Hurricane Maria approaching Puerto Rico.

Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean

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. 

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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Maria, Hurricanes
Map displaying the Caribbean region with overlay of a colorized satellite image of Hurricane Maria approaching Puerto Rico.

Hurricane Maria Impacting the Eastern Caribbean

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. 

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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Maria, Hurricanes
A satellite map of the Caribbean Sea shows colored tracks of hurricanes that impact Puerto Rico
Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico
Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico
A satellite map of the Caribbean Sea shows colored tracks of hurricanes that impact Puerto Rico

Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico

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. 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, Hurricanes, Reducing Risk
A satellite map of the Caribbean Sea shows colored tracks of hurricanes that impact Puerto Rico

Hurricane Tracks, Puerto Rico

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. 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, Hurricanes, Reducing Risk
animated gif showing pre and post storm sediment transport and overwash along the coast
Pre and Post Hurricane Dorian Aerial Imagery
Pre and Post Hurricane Dorian Aerial Imagery
animated gif showing pre and post storm sediment transport and overwash along the coast

Pre and Post Hurricane Dorian Aerial Imagery

Pre and Post Hurricane Dorian Aerial Imagery

Pre- and post-Hurricane Dorian aerial imagery showing extreme sediment transport, overwash and breaches along the barrier islands of the North Carolina coast.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
animated gif showing pre and post storm sediment transport and overwash along the coast

Pre and Post Hurricane Dorian Aerial Imagery

Pre and Post Hurricane Dorian Aerial Imagery

Pre- and post-Hurricane Dorian aerial imagery showing extreme sediment transport, overwash and breaches along the barrier islands of the North Carolina coast.

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Land surface elevation and modeled water level changes at Pamlico Sound during Hurricane Dorian. Small red box shows where the breaches to barrier islands were modeled.
Hurricane Dorian water level changes.
Hurricane Dorian water level changes.
Land surface elevation and modeled water level changes at Pamlico Sound during Hurricane Dorian. Small red box shows where the breaches to barrier islands were modeled.

Hurricane Dorian water level changes.

Hurricane Dorian water level changes.

Land surface elevation and modeled water level changes at Pamlico Sound during Hurricane Dorian. Small red box shows where the breaches to barrier islands were modeled.

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Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Land surface elevation and modeled water level changes at Pamlico Sound during Hurricane Dorian. Small red box shows where the breaches to barrier islands were modeled.

Hurricane Dorian water level changes.

Hurricane Dorian water level changes.

Land surface elevation and modeled water level changes at Pamlico Sound during Hurricane Dorian. Small red box shows where the breaches to barrier islands were modeled.

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Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to elevation and erosion degradation.
Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida
Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida
Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to elevation and erosion degradation.

Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida

Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida

Four scenarios for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to projected coral reef degradation.

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Natural Hazards, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Florida, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to elevation and erosion degradation.

Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida

Coastal hazard risk increase due to reef degradation: Florida

Four scenarios for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to projected coral reef degradation.

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Natural Hazards, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Florida, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricanes
Two aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to coral reef damage.
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida
Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida
Two aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to coral reef damage.

Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida

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.

  1. Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
  2. Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
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Natural Hazards, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Florida, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, Hurricanes
Two aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to coral reef damage.

Annual coastal hazard risk increase due to hurricanes in Florida

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.

  1. Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
  2. Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
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Natural Hazards, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Florida, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, Hurricanes
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