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north-carolina10 days ago•2 min saved

Post-Storm Dune Collapse Risk and Ferry Chaos Grip NC Outer Banks

A powerful nor'easter has severed road access to Hatteras Island and destabilized sand dunes, prompting Currituck County to warn that dune faces are now lethal collapse hazards. Dare County maintains a state of emergency, restricting entry to essential personnel while NCDOT expands emergency ferry services to evacuate stranded visitors. NCDOT plans to reopen a one-lane gravel detour on NC 12 on Pea Island on Tuesday, though full southbound access remains pending.

via charlotteobserver.com|

#cape-hatteras #dare-county #ncdot

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Another Oceanfront Home Collapses in North Carolina's Outer Banks"

An oceanfront home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, has collapsed, marking the sixth such incident in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore area in four years. The National Park Service had been monitoring the home and is now coordinating cleanup efforts for debris that extends over two miles. The public is invited to assist in the cleanup.

via WYFF4 Greenville|

#beach-erosion #cape-hatteras #cleanup

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Outer Banks Erosion Claims Another Rodanthe Home

Another house has collapsed into the ocean on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, marking the sixth such incident in the last four years due to ongoing coastal erosion. The unoccupied house in Rodanthe collapsed early Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to close a one-mile stretch of beach for cleanup and safety. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore attributes the collapses to the daily effects of winds, waves, tides, rising seas, and storms.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#cape-hatteras #coastal-erosion #environment