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By admin on July 15, 2008
Once again the islands off of Louisiana are in jeopardy due to Hurricane Katrina and following storms. Extreme winds and rising water levels are washing away huge sections of this important series of islands. With the decrease in vegetation on the island, erosion carries away the sand, effectively carving out the islands and returning them [...]
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