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USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program investigates the extent and causes of coastal impacts of hurricanes and extreme storms on the coasts of the United States. Our overall objective is to improve the capability to predict coastal change that results from severe tropical and extra-tropical storms. Such a capability will facilitate locating buildings and infrastructure away from coastal change hazards. Extreme storm investigations have three integrated components:
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![]() For a discussion of Hurricane Jeanne's impacts to Florida's barrier islands, visit Hurricane Jeanne Impact Studies Updated 10/01 For a discussion of Hurricane Ivan's impacts to the Gulf Coast's barrier islands as well as before and after photo pairs, visit Hurricane Ivan Impact Studies Updated 10/20 For the preliminary assessment of coastal change caused by Hurricane Frances, visit Hurricane Frances Impact Studies Updated 09/10 For initial coastal-change results in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, visit Hurricane Charley Impact Studies Updated 08/27 |