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High-Altitude Survey Finds Significant Barrier Island Erosion in Mississippi and Louisiana

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 15
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A survey using high-altitude imaging technology mapped hundreds of square miles of shoreline in Mississippi and Louisiana. The technology, called Swift, captured images from 45,000 feet above the Gulf. Results showed major coastal changes, including barrier islands eroding by at least 15 feet each year, driven by storms and tidal increases.

From wlox.com

Why it matters

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The findings detail significant shoreline movement and marsh-edge erosion along the coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana. This quantified erosion increases physical risk in the region, which could impact infrastructure planning and insurance costs.

Near Space Labs and Gulf Blue are collaborating on geospatial data collection and mapping of Louisiana and Mississippi coastlines and inland areas.

From wlox.com

Who's involved

  • MississippiState whose coastline was mapped and is experiencing erosion.
  • LouisianaState whose coastline was mapped and is experiencing erosion.
  • SwiftHigh-altitude imaging technology used to capture the shoreline images.

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