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Effects of Hurricane Eloise on beach and coastal structures, Florida Panhandle

1976; Geological Society of America; Volume: 4; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1130/0091-7613(1976)4 2.0.co;2

1943-2682

Robert A. Morton,

Earthquake and Tsunami Effects

Research Article| May 01, 1976 Effects of Hurricane Eloise on beach and coastal structures, Florida Panhandle Robert A. Morton Robert A. Morton 1Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Robert A. Morton 1Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712 Publisher: Geological Society of America First Online: 02 Jun 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2682 Print ISSN: 0091-7613 Geological Society of America Geology (1976) 4 (5): 277–280. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1976)4 2.0.CO;2 Article history First Online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Permissions Search Site Citation Robert A. Morton; Effects of Hurricane Eloise on beach and coastal structures, Florida Panhandle. Geology 1976;; 4 (5): 277–280. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1976)4 2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Natural process-response changes in beach and dune configuration attendant with passage of Hurricane Eloise caused extensive structural damage to residential and commercial establishments in the vicinity of Panama City Beach, Florida. Damage was largely attributed to storm surge and wave set-up with subsequent beach scour; wind damage and flooding were minimal. Dune retreat and scour behind failed seawalls (from 12 to 18 m) resulted in many foundation failures and partial or complete collapse of the building superstructure. Because of the physiographic setting and storm characteristics, damage was primarily restricted to a narrow strip of shorefront property paralleling the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Overwash was minimal owing to dune ridge and cliffed headland elevations. Sand removed from the beach was transported westward both alongshore and offshore. Much of the damage could have been prevented or minimized by proper location and design of buildings and an acute awareness of active coastal processes. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.