Outer Banks Hit Again: 11th Home Falls to Coastal Erosion
• Eleven homes in North Carolina's Outer Banks have collapsed since mid-September due to severe coastal erosion from recent storms.
• The National Park Service reports 22 homes lost on Cape Hatteras National Seashore since 2020, highlighting escalating erosion.
• Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity are exacerbating coastal erosion, threatening local economies and requiring proactive mitigation efforts.
Coastal erosion claims homes in Outer Banks
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are again facing nature's destructive forces, with coastal erosion claiming its eleventh home since mid-September. The latest incident occurred in Buxton on October 18, underscoring the relentless impact of recent hurricanes and storms. The combination of powerful waves and persistent flooding poses a significant threat to oceanfront properties along this vulnerable coastline.
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