- Hurricane Lowell brought damaging winds and heavy rain, necessitating government closures on Kauai Island.
- Hurricane Lowell affected residents in Kauai.
- Hurricane Lowell impacted coastal regions, specifically Port Allen Harbor, in Kauai County.
- Kauai County is currently dealing with infrastructure damage caused by Hurricane Lowell.
Hurricane Lowell Storm Surge Alters Traditional Salt Making Sites in Kauai County
What happened
Storm surge from Hurricane Lowell drastically altered the landscape at the traditional Hawaiian salt making sites in Hanapepe. The storm pushed large amounts of sand into the salt beds, depleting the sand dunes and changing the composition of the land, making the clay more porous than required for the practice.
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Why it matters
The changes caused by the storm surge affect the traditional salt making process, which relies on specific clay composition for evaporation. The group Hui Hana Pa’akai O Hanapepe is working with Kauai County to restore the harvest site.
Kauai County is currently dealing with infrastructure damage caused by Hurricane Lowell, which impacted coastal regions including Port Allen Harbor.
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Who's involved
- LowellThe hurricane whose storm surge caused the land changes in Kauai County.
- Kauai CountyThe county where the storm surge caused extensive property damage and land changes.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Kauai CountySpeculative
Local salt makers might face increased costs or reduced supply due to the altered land composition at their harvest sites.
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The entities involved
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Lowell
town in Lake County, Indiana, United States