Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines
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Recent Coastal News
Side by Side Comparison of Cape San Blas
From the USGS: Storm surge and waves completely eroded and breached a low, narrow spot on Cape San Blas, creating two new inlets and severing the only road access to T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. See our Facebook page for more info.
Storm Tide Analysis Post-Hurricane Michael.
Storm tide analysis performed by PSDS in reference to USGS storm measurements in Mexico City Beach. Learn more here about the record breaking tides in the USGS Event Viewer.
Video Footage of Mexico Beach Post-Michael
The complete devastation of this area will quite possibly never recover to its former glory. Follow the links below to view raw footage of the damage from Hurricane Michael. Photo analysis credit to PSDS, Katie Peek and Blair Tormey.
PSDS Post-Michael Hurricane Damage Assessment
PSDS’s own Katie Peek and Blair Tormey analyze the aftermath on Mexico Beach, Florida after Hurricane Michael. Read the report here.
Polluted waters pose danger for beach-goers.
Learn more about deadly runoff and polluted waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence here.
How much is too much? Review costly of beach preservation efforts.
Dr. Rob Young weighs in on costly replenishment efforts following Hurricane Florence. Learn more here.
Recent PSDS Imagery
Old Student Union
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28734
