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Sand After Sandy: Scientists Map Sea Floor For Sediment

2013-01-29 23:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

National Public Radio: Congress has now agreed to give some $60 billion to states damaged by Hurricane Sandy. A lot will go to Long Island, one of the hardest hit areas. Besides damages to homes and businesses, its system of protective barrier islands and beaches were partially washed away. Scientists are trying to find out where that sand and sediment went, and whether it can be used to rebuild Long Island's defenses. In January. On a boat in Long Island Bay. The field conditions are not pleasant. But to ocean...

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