Eighth Beach House Collapses in North Carolina Storms
• Eighth beach house collapses in Buxton, North Carolina due to powerful surf from hurricanes Imelda and Humberto.
• Waves up to 14 feet have battered the Outer Banks since Tuesday, causing widespread destruction and debris.
• The incident highlights the urgent need for comprehensive coastal management strategies to protect communities from the impacts of climate change.
Ocean claims another beach house after storms
Another beach house in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the ocean on Thursday, the eighth such incident in just three days. Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto have battered the Outer Banks, with waves up to 14 feet high crashing against the coast since Tuesday, causing widespread destruction and requiring cleanup crews.
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