Figure 5.24: Shoreline erosion on the mainland side of Chincoteague Bay, Virginia as a result of Hurricane Irene and Sandy. Storm surge levels here were approximately 2 meters above mean sea-level and although protected by barrier islands like Assateague and Chincoteague Islands, wind waves were still significant enough to produce erosion around the wooden bulkhead and concrete rip-rap that protected the shoreline in this location. The blue building is owned by the Chincoteague Bay Field Station and was a former NOAA research station. After Hurricane Sandy’s erosion completely exposed the septic tank, the facility is no longer able to be used and has no electricity or running water. View is westward toward the little village of Greenbackville seen in the distance.
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