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Photo Essay: Remnants of Tropical Storm Ida leave trail of damage on Assateague Island

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National Parks Travel Examiner
Tires from artificial reef on beach at Assateague Island NS after November 2009 storm
Tires from artificial reef litter beach on Assateague   Photo: NPS 

Assateague Island National Seashore sustained serious damage from the unnamed storm (remains of Tropical Storm Ida) that hit the East Coast last week.

Today, the National Park Service (NPS) released photos of the seashore.

Sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand words.

This is one of those times. The following slide show presents a look at the way Assateague Island was impacted by the storm, including beach erosion, boardwalk damage and the 1,500 tires that washed ashore after breaking loose from an artifical fishing reef off the coast of Ocean City.

For information about visitor impact and closures with another slide show:

Assateague Island National Seashore reopens with storm damage and some closures

For info about visiting the seashore: Assateague Island National Seashore

 
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Slideshow: Assateague Island National Seashore: In the wake a storm

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Beach after November 2009 northeaster. Storm winds and waves carry away lighter sand (quartz) leaving the heavier black sand (magnetite and ilmenite). Photo Credit: NPS

Slideshow: Assateague Island National Seashore: In the wake a storm

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Marilyn Crain is a freelance writer and frequent National Parks visitor. Come join her on an adventure through the best of America's natural treasures. Contact Marilyn at npexaminer(at)gmail.com.

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