Barrier islands are natural coast guards that absorb impacts from hurricanes and storms - PRI

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Barrier islands are natural coast guards that absorb impacts from hurricanes and storms PRI When storms like Hurricane Michael make landfall, the first things they hit often are barrier islands – thin ribbons of sand that line the US Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It's hard to imagine how these narrow strips can withstand such forces, but in fact ... and more »

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