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Florida’s coast at risk of storm erosion

An expert in climate adaptation explains what's changed about Florida's infrastructure in the wake of storms

Salon · Dec 7, 2022

Hurricane beach erosion in Florida unearths a surprise: a wooden ship from the 1800s

Beachgoers and lifeguards discovered the wooden structure poking out of the sand over Thanksgiving weekend in front of homes that collapsed on Daytona Beach Shores last month from Hurricane Nicole,

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022

Could Tropical Storm Owen form in Atlantic so late in the year? What the forecast says

A rare December disturbance in the Atlantic might turn into a subtropical or tropical storm this week, forecasters said.

Miami Herald · Dec 6, 2022

The wreckage of ancient hurricanes could predict future storms

Scientists are digging deep into the ocean to figure out how climate change will impact storm activity and coastal flooding.

Inverse · Dec 3, 2022

Hurricanes in the Atlantic inflict $110 billion in losses this year

Hurricanes and tropical storms across the Atlantic caused about $110 billion in damages and losses this year, making it the most destructive season in five years, according to Munich Re, a German multinational insurance company.

Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022

Hurricane Ian soaked Floridians. Many don’t have the right insurance to cover damage

Florida’s homeowners shell out thousands, even tens of thousands, for property insurance to protect themselves from fierce storms like Hurricane Ian.

Miami Herald · Dec 1, 2022

‘Sand is like gold.’ The pricey race to restore Florida beaches before the next hurricane

MIAMI — Florida’s sandy beaches aren’t just beautiful and one of the biggest money-makers in the state’s tourism-based economy. They’re also the first line of defense against storm surge flooding during hurricanes.

Miami Herald · Dec 1, 2022

Disasters caused total of $122 billion in insured losses in 2022 - Swiss Re

Hurricane Ian and other natural catastrophes have caused an estimated $115 billion of insured losses so far this year, well above the 10-year average of $81 billion, Swiss Re estimated on Thursday.

Reuters · Dec 1, 2022

Editorial: What is Florida’s plan for the next hurricane season?

Hurricane season officially ends this week. Thank goodness. Tampa Bay got lucky again — barely — but Hurricane Ian and then Nicole landed one-two punches on Florida and exposed different vulnerabilities.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

‘Average’ hurricane season brought death, mayhem to Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — This year’s hurricane season ended Wednesday, the last day of November, with a portfolio of nearly normal storm activity during the past six months — except for the havoc on lives and property in Florida.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 1, 2022