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Beach Erosion: A Post Igor Reflection

Beach Erosion: A Post Igor Reflection

[Written by Larry Burchall] Over the years, because Horseshoe Beach has always kept its distinctively elegant half moon shape, Bermudians may have become accustomed to the idea that Horseshoe Beach will be there for eternity. Perhaps it will not. Hurricane Igor’s beach mash-up is a reminder that Nature has awesome power. I am not a tree-hugging environmentalist,... Read more of this article

Photo Report: Beach Repairs After Igor

Photo Report: Beach Repairs After Igor

Yesterday [Sept 22] we took a tour of some of Bermuda’s South Shore beaches to see what state they were in after the passing of Hurricane Igor this past weekend. Our first stop was Elbow Beach in Paget where we found Island Construction machinery pushing sand up to the exposed cliff that previously was the public entrance. Parks Department had... Read more of this article