USGS Marine and Coastal Geology Program. Hurricane Impacts on the Coastal Environment. It discusses environmental losses and explains the Louisiana Barrier Island Erosion Study research project, which uses historical data to show that Louisiana is rapidly eroding and Hurricane Andrew's relationship to this erosion. Hurricane Fran US Geological Survey. Also explains current research investigations relating to erosion potential of major hurricanes, including survey method, maps, before and after images, and future research efforts.
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