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Ocean Isle Erosion

Massive sandbags attempt to hold back the encroaching tide in Ocean Isle Beach, NC where the ocean has reclaimed land, homes and a large section of 2nd Street due to rising tides and erosion. About 3,800 homes are packed together on the narrow seven-mile long Ocean Isle. The rising ocean has worn away at the eastern end, where streets and lots have been steadily disappearing.

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Copyright: Copyright Richard Ellis 2009
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Massive sandbags attempt to hold back the encroaching tide in Ocean Isle Beach, NC where the ocean has reclaimed land, homes and a large section of 2nd Street due to rising tides and erosion. About 3,800 homes are packed together on the narrow seven-mile long Ocean Isle. The rising ocean has worn away at the eastern end, where streets and lots have been steadily disappearing.