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Coastal Erosion on Dauphin Island Alabama from Hurricane Waves and Surge
Coastal Erosion on Dauphin Island Alabama from Hurricane Waves and Surge
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Title: Coastal Erosion on Dauphin Island Alabama from Hurricane Waves and Surge

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Repeated attacks by hurricane waves and surge have taken a toll on Dauphin Island, Alabama, carving a breach in the narrow island, toppling beachfront homes, and eroding large stretches of coast.

Location: Dauphin Island, AL, USA

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Photographer: , USGS


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Coastal Change Hazards: Hurricanes and Extreme Storms

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Type: JPEG image - 308.64 KB
Dimensions: 1000 x 936

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