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GoCubsGo

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6. Not to mention that this is what barrier islands do naturally.

Reply to Delphinus (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 14, 2023, 01:37 PM

Mar 2023

They erode at one end, while sediment gets deposited at the other end. Everything winds up in the ocean at some point. Even without climate change, they shouldn't be built upon.

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/barrier-islands.html

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Warning to all who live on barrier islands: Fourth NC home collapses into the sea... [View all] allegorical oracle Mar 2023 OP

Guessing Delphinus Mar 2023 #1

I agree on many levels, but BlackSkimmer Mar 2023 #3

No, Delphinus Mar 2023 #4

Well, you should visit before it's gone. But I think it'll be there awhile. I'd bet on it. BlackSkimmer Mar 2023 #5

Love Jekyll island Lifeafter70 Mar 2023 #8

I think that must have been where we stayed when I was a teen. It was on the beach. BlackSkimmer Mar 2023 #9

When you do go back please post pictures Lifeafter70 Mar 2023 #10

I had a friend who lived in St. Simons. Beautiful area. BlackSkimmer Mar 2023 #11

I lived in Brunswick from 77-80 tinymontgomery Mar 2023 #13

Jekyll does have a small airport and we used to watch the planes fly in and out wishstar Mar 2023 #16

Not to mention that this is what barrier islands do naturally. GoCubsGo Mar 2023 #6

So true. In Fla, after storms, have seen barrier islands enlarged and others that had half allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #14

This coastal development should be legally barred from further re-building. lindysalsagal Mar 2023 #2

+1 spot on! Emile Mar 2023 #7

Best thing to do. 2naSalit Mar 2023 #12

It was forbidden in some islands and coastal areas for years, but many of those laws were allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #15

I'm sure some of those homes on barrier islands... RussBLib Mar 2023 #17