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Hurricane Sandy science plan: coastal impact assessments

Fact Sheet 2013-3090
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20133090

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Abstract

Hurricane Sandy devastated some of the most heavily populated eastern coastal areas of the Nation. With a storm surge peaking at more than 19 feet, the powerful landscape-altering destruction of Hurricane Sandy is a stark reminder of why the Nation must become more resilient to coastal hazards. In response to this natural disaster, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) received a total of $41.2 million in supplemental appropriations from the Department of the Interior (DOI) to support response, recovery, and rebuilding efforts. These funds support a science plan that will provide critical scientific information necessary to inform management decisions for recovery of coastal communities, and aid in preparation for future natural hazards. This science plan is designed to coordinate continuing USGS activities with stakeholders and other agencies to improve data collection and analysis that will guide recovery and restoration efforts. The science plan is split into five distinct themes: coastal topography and bathymetry, impacts to coastal beaches and barriers, impacts of storm surge, including disturbed estuarine and bay hydrology, impacts on environmental quality and persisting contaminant exposures, impacts to coastal ecosystems, habitats, and fish and wildlife. This fact sheet focuses assessing impacts to coastal beaches and barriers.

Suggested Citation

Stronko, J.M., 2013, Hurricane Sandy science plan: coastal impact assessments: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2013-3090, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20133090.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hurricane Sandy science plan: coastal impact assessments
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2013-3090
DOI 10.3133/fs20133090
Year Published 2013
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Natural Hazards Mission Area
Description 2 p.
Country United States
Other Geospatial East Coast
Online Only (Y/N) N
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