Hurricane Irma, the catastrophic and unofficially 4th costliest hurricane on record, lasted 12 days, took 134 lives and damaged or destroyed much property and the environment. The devastating storm stretched approximately 650 miles from east to west. Florida, one of …
As sea levels rise, homeowners with shore-front properties are finding it increasingly difficult to sell their homes. Home buyers are beginning to view them as risky investments. However, seawalls may be the solution to preventing rising sea levels from destroying …
For the Atlantic Basin area, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, the official hurricane season is nearing its end now. The season typically runs from June 1st to November 30th. This 2016 season …
Seawalls are a critical first line of defense to protect property from erosion and other damage associated with storm surge and increased wave action and turbulence caused by hurricanes. The destructive forces associated with these storms can be very damaging …
Climate change has resulted in sea levels that are now higher than ever before in recorded history; scientists predict sea level rise is a trend that will continue throughout this century placing many of the world’s coastal cities directly in …