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Fluorescent-colored sand could show effects of ocean currents on California's eroding beaches

Fluorescent sand tracking can reveal complex coastal erosion patterns, aiding in effective sediment management strategies.
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Another Outer Banks Home Collapses Into Ocean, a Stark Reminder of Climate Change

Climate change exacerbates storm intensity and rising sea levels, threatening coastal communities like Rodanthe.

Sixth beach house collapses in North Carolina's Outer Banks in the past 6 months

Rapid coastal erosion is threatening homes in North Carolina's Outer Banks, with 11 houses lost since 2020 due to storms and rising sea levels.

Inside the 2019-purchased Outer Banks home that collapsed into the ocean last week

Coastal communities are increasingly at risk from rising sea levels and erosion, exemplified by the recent collapse of a home in North Carolina.

City releases interview with lifeguards on Santa Cruz Wharf collapse rescue

Santa Cruz Lifeguards witnessed the sudden collapse of the Wharf, prompting immediate action to assist those trapped amidst the wreckage.

North Carolina oceanfront house marks the 9th to collapse into the ocean since 2020

Recent severe coastal erosion has led to multiple home collapses in North Carolina's Outer Banks, causing significant concern for homeowners.

Another Outer Banks Home Collapses Into Ocean, a Stark Reminder of Climate Change

Climate change exacerbates storm intensity and rising sea levels, threatening coastal communities like Rodanthe.

Sixth beach house collapses in North Carolina's Outer Banks in the past 6 months

Rapid coastal erosion is threatening homes in North Carolina's Outer Banks, with 11 houses lost since 2020 due to storms and rising sea levels.

Inside the 2019-purchased Outer Banks home that collapsed into the ocean last week

Coastal communities are increasingly at risk from rising sea levels and erosion, exemplified by the recent collapse of a home in North Carolina.

City releases interview with lifeguards on Santa Cruz Wharf collapse rescue

Santa Cruz Lifeguards witnessed the sudden collapse of the Wharf, prompting immediate action to assist those trapped amidst the wreckage.

North Carolina oceanfront house marks the 9th to collapse into the ocean since 2020

Recent severe coastal erosion has led to multiple home collapses in North Carolina's Outer Banks, causing significant concern for homeowners.
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Shattered pier threatens Central Coast city following California storm

The Capitola Wharf remains closed due to dangerous debris from Santa Cruz, with authorities prepared for ongoing threats from winter storms.

Isla Vista bluff collapses during storm, damaging a student apartment balcony

A balcony on a bluff in Isla Vista is eroded, nearly falling into the ocean after record breaking rains in Southern California.
The terrace on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive is cracked and hanging off the edge of the bluff, which has been eaten away by coastal erosion over the past few decades.

Shattered pier threatens Central Coast city following California storm

The Capitola Wharf remains closed due to dangerous debris from Santa Cruz, with authorities prepared for ongoing threats from winter storms.

Isla Vista bluff collapses during storm, damaging a student apartment balcony

A balcony on a bluff in Isla Vista is eroded, nearly falling into the ocean after record breaking rains in Southern California.
The terrace on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive is cracked and hanging off the edge of the bluff, which has been eaten away by coastal erosion over the past few decades.
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Plans to transform an iconic San Francisco highway into a park ignite recall furor

San Francisco voters approved a measure to permanently close the Upper Great Highway for cars, highlighting a conflict over urban versus suburban perspectives.

How to live on the edge of a disappearing coastline | Aeon Essays

The Holderness coast reveals the ongoing and historical impact of coastal erosion, claiming communities and reshaping landscapes over centuries.
#climate-change

The sea was coming closer, it was so painful to see my house being destroyed This is climate breakdown

Coastal erosion in Atafona, Brazil, is threatening homes, with water expected to advance inland by up to 150 meters over the next 30 years.

Scramble for research on coastlines after last major study failed to factor in rising sea levels from climate change

Ireland faces immediate risks from climate change affecting coastal communities.
Urgent action is needed for coastal planning and risk assessment.

A North Carolina Home Collapsed Into the Ocean-And More Could Be at Risk

The collapse of a home in Rodanthe illustrates the severe impact of rising sea levels and climate change on coastal properties.

Two Outer Banks Homes Collapse Into the Ocean in North Carolina

Visitors warned to avoid Outer Banks beaches after two house collapses emphasize ongoing erosion challenges.

Researchers hope to rescue California coast by zapping sand with electricity

Researchers aim to combat California's coastline erosion by using electricity to solidify sand, potentially mitigating the impacts of rising sea levels.

Lost homes and rising seas: A Nigerian coastal community fears extinction

Coastal communities like Akodo-Ise in Lagos are facing severe loss from ocean encroachment due to climate change, threatening homes, livelihoods, and nature.

The sea was coming closer, it was so painful to see my house being destroyed This is climate breakdown

Coastal erosion in Atafona, Brazil, is threatening homes, with water expected to advance inland by up to 150 meters over the next 30 years.

Scramble for research on coastlines after last major study failed to factor in rising sea levels from climate change

Ireland faces immediate risks from climate change affecting coastal communities.
Urgent action is needed for coastal planning and risk assessment.

A North Carolina Home Collapsed Into the Ocean-And More Could Be at Risk

The collapse of a home in Rodanthe illustrates the severe impact of rising sea levels and climate change on coastal properties.

Two Outer Banks Homes Collapse Into the Ocean in North Carolina

Visitors warned to avoid Outer Banks beaches after two house collapses emphasize ongoing erosion challenges.

Researchers hope to rescue California coast by zapping sand with electricity

Researchers aim to combat California's coastline erosion by using electricity to solidify sand, potentially mitigating the impacts of rising sea levels.

Lost homes and rising seas: A Nigerian coastal community fears extinction

Coastal communities like Akodo-Ise in Lagos are facing severe loss from ocean encroachment due to climate change, threatening homes, livelihoods, and nature.
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The sea came in and took it all away': the Colombian beach resort facing a public calamity'

Rising sea levels and coastal erosion are devastating beachfront businesses like Antonio Villamizar's restaurant in Palomino, Colombia.

A Hawaii man's home fell into the ocean. Now, he's being sued.

Hawaii is suing a homeowner for negligence over debris from a collapsing coastal house, highlighting legal responsibilities for coastal properties.
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The Nantucket Buyers Betting Against Losing It All

Coastal erosion is prompting unconventional real estate transactions like Vaccaro's purchase of a house likely to be demolished.

$850K Nantucket 'Shack' That Looks Set To Plunge Into the Sea Is the Week's Most Popular Home

The Shack in Nantucket garnered attention for $850,000 due to high coastal erosion risks and previous dramatic price drops on the same street.

The Nantucket Buyers Betting Against Losing It All

Coastal erosion is prompting unconventional real estate transactions like Vaccaro's purchase of a house likely to be demolished.

$850K Nantucket 'Shack' That Looks Set To Plunge Into the Sea Is the Week's Most Popular Home

The Shack in Nantucket garnered attention for $850,000 due to high coastal erosion risks and previous dramatic price drops on the same street.
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You may think he's crazy, but this Cape homeowner is OK with that

David Moot embraces risk by buying a home near an eroding bluff, valuing enjoyment over potential loss.

Hurricane Ernesto triggers another house collapse along North Carolina Outer Banks

Hurricane Ernesto's rough seas have led to homes collapsing into the ocean, exacerbating ongoing coastal erosion issues in Rodanthe, N.C.

Four kids left: The Thai school swallowed by the sea video

Coastal erosion in Ban Khun Samut Chin, Thailand has caused relocation and a dwindling population.

Eroding bluffs could send California homes tumbling into the ocean. What can be done?

The Hyman family has faced challenges due to coastal erosion despite having a seawall, highlighting the ongoing battle between preserving property and natural forces.

What 100,000-year-old footprints in Morocco tell us about early humans

Ancient footprints found on a Moroccan beach are believed to be 100,000 years old and provide valuable insights into human origins.
Coastal erosion poses a threat to the preservation of these ancient tracks, highlighting the urgency of studying and documenting them while they still exist.
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