Geologically, hurricanes accelerate coastal processes so that during the hours of storm passage, the amount of erosion and deposition in coastal systems equals what would normally take months or even years.
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Article 1: Beach Profile Changes
The profiles of beaches change in response to changing wave conditions, which can occur on a seasonal timeframe or during an individual storm. Read more
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Article 2: Effects of Grain Size and Slope
Grain size of beach material is an important factor effecting the width and slope of a beach as will as the movement of sediment during a coastal storm. Read more
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Article 3: Barrier Island Response to Storms
As a hurricane approaches the mainland, barrier islands (where they exist) are the first land feature in the path of the storm. Read more
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Article 4: Gulf Islands Example—Barrier Island Response to Storms
Evolving islands of Gulf Islands National Seashore show the power of storms as agents of change. Read more