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Barrier islands are exposed to a range of natural and human-caused changes, including hurricanes, sea-level rise, and dredging. These changes have the potential to influence the ability of barrier islands to serve as a first-line of defense for the mainland during storm events. Gulf Islands National Seashore, a National Park Service unit in the northern Gulf of Mexico between Florida and Mississippi, is predominantly comprised of barrier islands and faces immediate challenges, including erosion that washes out roads and sand dunes and the adverse impacts on cultural and natural resources from exposure to saltwater. Managers require realistic estimates of both the vulnerability of the park’s natural and cultural...
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CASC,
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Drought, Fire and Extreme Weather,
Drought, Fire and Extreme Weather, All tags...
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Sea-Level Rise and Coasts,
Sea-Level Rise and Coasts,
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Water, Coasts and Ice,
Water, Coasts and Ice,
coastal vulnerability,
natural and cultural resources,
sediment budget analysis, Fewer tags
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