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America's Most Vulnerable Coastal Communities
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Joseph T. Kelley;
Joseph T. Kelley
University of Maine, Department of Earth Sciences, Orono, Maine, USA
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Orrin H. Pilkey;
Orrin H. Pilkey
Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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J. Andrew;
J. Andrew
Centre for Coastal and Marine Research, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK
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G. Cooper
G. Cooper
Centre for Coastal and Marine Research, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK
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Geological Society of America
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© 2009 Geological Society of America
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9780813724607
Publication date:
January 01, 2009
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America's Most Vulnerable Coastal CommunitiesEditor(s): Joseph T. Kelley, Orrin H. Pilkey, J. Andrew, G. Cooperhttps://doi.org/10.1130/SPE460ISBN (print): 9780813724607Publisher: Geological Society of AmericaPublished: 2009Download citation file:
Table of Contents
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Camp Ellis, Maine: A small beach community with a big problem…its jettyAuthor(s)Joseph T. Kelley;Joseph T. KelleyDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469-5790, USASearch for other works by this author on:Laura L. BrothersLaura L. BrothersDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469-5790, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Balancing natural processes and competing uses on a transgressive barrier, Duxbury Beach, MassachusettsAuthor(s)Peter S. Rosen;Peter S. RosenDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USASearch for other works by this author on:Duncan M. FitzGerald;Duncan M. FitzGeraldDepartment of Earth Sciences, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ilya V. BuynevichIlya V. BuynevichDepartment of Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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A case study on the effects of coastal engineering structures and beach restoration methods after storms, Westhampton Beach, Long Island, New YorkAuthor(s)Nicholas K. CochNicholas K. CochSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Queens College, City University New York, Flushing, New York 11367, USA, and Ph.D. Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences, City University Graduate School and University Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Eye of a human hurricane: Pea Island, Oregon Inlet, and Bodie Island, northern Outer Banks, North CarolinaAuthor(s)Stanley R. Riggs;Stanley R. RiggsDepartment of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USASearch for other works by this author on:Dorothea V. Ames;Dorothea V. AmesDepartment of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USASearch for other works by this author on:Stephen J. Culver;Stephen J. CulverDepartment of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USASearch for other works by this author on:David J. Mallinson;David J. MallinsonDepartment of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USASearch for other works by this author on:D. Reide Corbett;D. Reide CorbettDepartment of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USASearch for other works by this author on:John P. WalshJohn P. WalshDepartment of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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North Topsail Beach, North Carolina: A model for maximizing coastal hazard vulnerabilityAuthor(s)Orrin H. Pilkey;Orrin H. PilkeyDivision of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Box 90228, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USASearch for other works by this author on:William J. NealWilliam J. NealDepartment of Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, Michigan 49401, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Folly Beach, South Carolina: An endangered barrier islandAuthor(s)Norman Levine;Norman LevineDepartment of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29424, USASearch for other works by this author on:Charles Kaufman;Charles KaufmanDepartment of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29424, USASearch for other works by this author on:Michael Katuna;Michael KatunaDepartment of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29424, USASearch for other works by this author on:Scott Harris;Scott HarrisDepartment of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29424, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mitchell ColganMitchell ColganDepartment of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29424, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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A history of poor economic and environmental renourishment decisions in Broward County, FloridaAuthor(s)Harold R. WanlessHarold R. WanlessDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Miami, P.O. Box 249176, Coral Gables, Florida 33124,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Continued redevelopment of the west end of Dauphin Island, Alabama—A policy reviewAuthor(s)George F. CrozierGeorge F. CrozierDauphin Island Sea Laboratory, Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Hurricane Rita and the destruction of Holly Beach, Louisiana: Why the chenier plain is vulnerable to stormsAuthor(s)Asbury H. Sallenger;Asbury H. SallengerU.S. Geological Survey, 600 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USASearch for other works by this author on:C.W. Wright;C.W. WrightU.S. Geological Survey, 600 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kara Doran;Kara DoranU.S. Geological Survey, 600 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kristy Guy;Kristy GuyU.S. Geological Survey, 600 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USASearch for other works by this author on:Karen MorganKaren MorganU.S. Geological Survey, 600 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Natural versus anthropogenic mechanisms of erosion along the upper Texas coastAuthor(s)Davin J. Wallace;Davin J. WallaceDepartment of Earth Science, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77251, USASearch for other works by this author on:John B. Anderson;John B. AndersonDepartment of Earth Science, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77251, USASearch for other works by this author on:Antonio B. RodriguezAntonio B. RodriguezInstitute of Marine Sciences, University of North Carolina, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Summary of Puerto Rico's vulnerability to coastal hazards: Risk, mitigation, and management with examplesAuthor(s)David M. Bush;David M. BushDepartment of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30118, USASearch for other works by this author on:William J. Neal;William J. NealDepartment of Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, Michigan 49401, USASearch for other works by this author on:Chester W. JacksonChester W. JacksonDepartment of Geology, University of Georgia, 210 Field Street, Athens, Georgia 30602, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Bad beach management: European perspectivesAuthor(s)J.A.G. Cooper;J.A.G. CooperCentre for Coastal and Marine Research, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Ulster, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:G. Anfuso;G. AnfusoDepartment of Geology, Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, University of Cadiz, Pol. Rio San Pedro s/n, 11510, Puerto Real, Cadiz, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:L. Del RioL. Del RioDepartment of Geology, Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, University of Cadiz, Pol. Rio San Pedro s/n, 11510, Puerto Real, Cadiz, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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