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Florida’s Living Shorelines Withstood Hurricane Matthew’s 90-Mph Winds in 2016

From Times of India · () English

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  • A living shoreline project in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, largely withstood Hurricane Matthew’s 90 mph winds.
  • The project used vegetation and sand to stabilize the coast, while nearby conventional hardened structures experienced major damage and erosion.
  • The result points to natural defenses as a possible model for future coastal protection.

When Hurricane Matthew brought 90 mph winds to Florida in 2016, a living shoreline project in New Smyrna Beach largely remained intact.

The project used vegetation and sand to stabilize the coast. Nearby conventional hardened structures suffered significant damage and erosion during the storm.

The contrasting performance demonstrated how natural coastal defenses can withstand powerful hurricane conditions and offered a promising model for future shoreline protection strategies.

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