Hurricane Lowell Alters River Flow and Bridge Stability on Kauai
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Hurricane Lowell altered the flow of the Wainiha River on Kauai. The storm washed out the earth beneath a bridge, leaving it unstable and unable to support more than 5 tons. The river's flow shifted dramatically, with 90% of the water now running through a smaller stream after debris created a dam.
From thegardenisland.com
Why it matters
The changes to the river course and the instability of local infrastructure pose new challenges for the community. The disappearance of the sandbar has made the coastline more vulnerable to storm surge.
From thegardenisland.com
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Maui
second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, in the United States
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Lowell
Canadian musician
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