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The iconic Lovers’ Arch at the Sant’Andrea sea stacks near Melendugno in Puglia collapsed after several days of heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas, underscoring ongoing coastal erosion and prompting warnings that more cliff sections could give way along the Adriatic coast; the event also deals a blow to local tourism that had long used the arch as a backdrop for proposals and photos.
Italy’s iconic Lovers’ Arch at Salento’s coast collapsed during a weekend of storms, leaving the centuries-old landmark turned to rubble and dealing a blow to local tourism. Local officials cited coastal erosion and climate-driven extreme weather, noting prior failed preservation funding as part of the context. The loss ends a historic site long associated with romance, weddings, and picturesque views along the Adriatic.
Italy’s famous Lovers Arch at Sant’Andrea in Puglia collapsed into the Adriatic Sea on Valentine’s Day after days of heavy rain and winds from Storm Oriana, ending a popular wedding-proposal landmark; officials say the weather accelerated natural erosion and will prompt efforts to address coastal preservation and erosion.
The Lovers’ Arch sea stack at Sant’Andrea in Melendugno, Puglia, collapsed after storm surges and heavy rain, a result of ongoing coastal erosion linked to warming seas and Medicanes; officials mourn the loss of a beloved Adriatic landmark and warn that the coastline remains highly vulnerable to climate-driven extreme events, as other weather disasters have struck southern Italy in recent days.
East Yorkshire's coastline is rapidly eroding, leading to the loss of numerous villages over centuries, with climate change and rising sea levels exacerbating the situation; local stories and historical maps highlight the ongoing impact of this natural process.
Several unoccupied homes in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, have recently collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean due to severe coastal erosion exacerbated by rising sea levels and storm impacts, with more collapses possible in the coming days. Local authorities are working to manage debris and protect the beaches amid ongoing erosion and storm threats.
Several unoccupied houses along North Carolina's Outer Banks collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean due to the impact of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, highlighting ongoing coastal erosion and storm-related hazards in the region.
Five unoccupied houses along North Carolina's Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean amid hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, highlighting ongoing coastal erosion and storm impacts on the region's fragile barrier islands, with no injuries reported.
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, Dauphin Island in Alabama faces severe erosion, with the island shrinking and homes at risk due to storm damage and rising sea levels. Despite efforts to restore beaches and upgrade infrastructure, funding challenges and policy changes threaten ongoing resilience projects, leaving the community in a precarious position as they await further support to prevent total disappearance.
Hurricane Erin caused high waves and strong winds along the U.S. East Coast, particularly impacting North Carolina's Outer Banks where homes are at risk of collapse due to ongoing erosion and storm surges, with some structures teetering on the brink of falling into the ocean.
Scientists have discovered that steel slag from industrial waste can solidify into new rock within just 35 years, challenging traditional geological timelines and highlighting the rapid impact of human activity on Earth's geology, especially along coastlines where such waste alters natural processes and ecosystems.
A sixth house has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks, prompting beach closures and cleanup efforts due to dangerous debris. The region's narrow, low-lying barrier islands are increasingly vulnerable to storm surges and rising sea levels, exacerbating coastal erosion.
A sixth house has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks, prompting beach closures and cleanup efforts due to dangerous debris. The region's narrow, low-lying barrier islands are increasingly vulnerable to storm surges and rising sea levels, exacerbated by climate change.
Another house has collapsed into the ocean on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, marking the sixth such incident in the last four years due to ongoing coastal erosion. The unoccupied house in Rodanthe collapsed early Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to close a one-mile stretch of beach for cleanup and safety. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore attributes the collapses to the daily effects of winds, waves, tides, rising seas, and storms.
Residents of Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts, spent nearly $600,000 to have 15,000 tons of sand dropped near their beachfront homes to protect them from storms. However, a recent storm washed nearly half of the sand away, leaving the area defenseless against the ocean waters. The sand dune project was initiated after the beach was hit hard by storms in the past, and while the dunes sacrificed themselves to protect the properties, the community is now left feeling depressed, discouraged, and angry.