Spotts, Peter N.,
How to Tame the Fury of Hurricanes. Peter N. Spotts. - Christian Science Monitor, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 18, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: How to Tame the Fury of Hurricanes, Sept. 7, 2005; pp. n.p..
"As federal, state, and local officials begin planning for New Orleans's recovery, many specialists say they expect the diaster to jump-start efforts to rebuild these wetlands and the barrier islands just offshore. These natural features represent New Orleans's first line of defense against the storm surges that accompany hurricanes. But over the past half century, levees and canals, which were designed to reduce flood damage and support oil and gas pipelines and facilities, have substantially weakened these defenses." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) The article reveals that barrier islands and wetlands are an essential piece in preventing massive hurricane damage.
1522-3264;
Barrier islands
Hurricanes
Mississippi River Delta (La.)
Wetland restoration
AC1.S5
050
How to Tame the Fury of Hurricanes. Peter N. Spotts. - Christian Science Monitor, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 18, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: How to Tame the Fury of Hurricanes, Sept. 7, 2005; pp. n.p..
"As federal, state, and local officials begin planning for New Orleans's recovery, many specialists say they expect the diaster to jump-start efforts to rebuild these wetlands and the barrier islands just offshore. These natural features represent New Orleans's first line of defense against the storm surges that accompany hurricanes. But over the past half century, levees and canals, which were designed to reduce flood damage and support oil and gas pipelines and facilities, have substantially weakened these defenses." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) The article reveals that barrier islands and wetlands are an essential piece in preventing massive hurricane damage.
1522-3264;
Barrier islands
Hurricanes
Mississippi River Delta (La.)
Wetland restoration
AC1.S5
050