After a summer of high heat, steady sea level rise and devastating hurricanes, coastal roads have continued to take a severe beating resulting in endless wear and tear. Because these roadways have become increasingly vulnerable, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a $1.8 million grant to researchers at the University of New Hampshire to study how and why coastal hazards like excessive flooding are causing roads to crack and crumble and find ways to protect them.
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Scientists predict active hurricane season, increasing calls for managed retreat from coasts
NASA scientists are concerned that warmer than average surface sea temperatures in the North Atlantic and wildfires in the Amazon will lead to a more active hurricane season. This brings with it concerns over sea level rise and flooding off…