Forecasters: New, lesser storm may hit East Coast
Another messy—and wintry—storm may cause post-Election Day problems for an already weather-weary East Coast, forecasters say.
Earth Sciences
Nov 2, 2012
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News tagged with beach erosion
70 percent of beaches eroding on Hawaiian islands Kauai, Oahu, and Maui
An assessment of coastal change over the past century has found 70 percent of beaches on the islands of Kaua'i, O'ahu, and Maui are undergoing long-term erosion, according to a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and University ...
Earth Sciences
May 7, 2012
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Sea level rise to alter economics of California beaches
Rising sea levels are likely to change Southern California beaches in the coming century, but not in ways you might expect.
Environment
Feb 28, 2012
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New program to expand, enhance use of LIDAR sensing technology
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new system that will enable highway construction engineers in the field to immediately analyze soil movements caused by active landslides and erosion and use the powerful ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 11, 2011
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Stevens has an eye on the science of Hurricane Irene
While residents along the New Jersey and New York coasts rush to the store for batteries and bottled water, scientists at Stevens Institute of Technology are heading to the laboratory to help predict the impact of Hurricane ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 25, 2011
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Scientists to make detailed map of Calif. coast
(AP) -- Scientists will be using laser beams, computer software and airplanes to piece together what they say will be the most detailed map ever assembled of the California coastline.
Earth Sciences
Jul 19, 2010
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The Maldives is threatened by rising seas, but coastal development is causing even more pressing environmental issues
As UN climate conference COP26 approaches, vulnerable nations are rightly highlighting how they are threatened by climate change. One such nation is the Maldives, for whose inhabitants sea level rise could cause permanent ...
Environment
Oct 28, 2021
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Dorian conjures up numerous threats for Southern states
A high pressure system is pulling Dorian away from mainland Florida, but its affects will still be felt along the coast.
Environment
Sep 2, 2019
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Thai bay made famous in 'The Beach' shut indefinitely
The glittering Thai bay immortalised in the movie "The Beach" will be closed indefinitely to allow it to recover from the impact of hordes of tourists, an official said Wednesday, as a temporary ban on visitors expired.
Environment
Oct 3, 2018
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New USGS report: Coastal erosion threatens northern Alaska
Erosion is eating away at Alaska's northern coast at some of the highest rates in the nation, threatening habitat and infrastructure, according to a new report published Wednesday.
Earth Sciences
Jul 1, 2015
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