How Big A Wave Does It Take To Demolish A Coastal Building?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 10:07
in Earth & Climate
With Tropical Storm Ida currently dumping rain and high winds in the southeast we wanted to talk about coastal hazards. Coastal hazards along America's shorelines threaten a significant percentage of the U.S. population. Here is a quick beach quiz to find out how much you know about your risks. 1: What is a coastal hazard? a) Windb) Waves c) Flooding d) All of the abovee) None of the above 2: How many miles of shoreline does the United States have exposed to coastal hazards?a) 7,000 b) 9,000c) 5,500d) 7,500 read more