
hurricanes
State lawmakers approved legislation to start the process of building a coastal barrier to protect the upper Texas coast from hurricanes.
Texas A&M Expert: Storms Worsening State’s Beach Erosion Problem
Oct. 27, 2020 • 3 min. readRecent numerous storms and hurricanes have eaten away much of the state’s 367-mile coastline
Texas A&M Study: Marine Heatwaves Can Strengthen Hurricanes
Sep. 30, 2020 • 2 min. readScientists have found that ocean events, such as a heatwave and a recent storm, can contribute to strengthening hurricanes.
Several Texas A&M student organizations have teamed up to collect supplies for victims of Hurricane Laura and Tropical Storm Beta.
Disaster Work Is Often Carried Out By Prisoners – For As Little As 14 Cents An Hour
Sep. 15, 2020 • 6 min. readA Texas A&M social scientist says incarcerated workers play a large role in disaster response, from making sandbags to helping contain wildfires.
Using Nature-Inspired Designs To Protect Coastal Communities
Sep. 3, 2020 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers are testing how a combination of sand dunes with coastal structures could better protect against flooding.
AgriLife Extension Helps Before, After Hurricane Laura
Sep. 3, 2020 • 5 min. readThe Texas A&M agency assists in hurricane preparation and recovery efforts.
2 Aggies Set Up Fund To Hurricane Laura Recovery For Orange Residents
Aug. 31, 2020 • 3 min. readTexas A&M students Vincent Hale and Dalan Jones want to help residents of their hometown whose lives were affected by the storm.
Natural Disasters Are Colliding With The COVID-19 Pandemic
Aug. 26, 2020 • 5 min. readThe supervisor of Texas A&M's urban resilience lab says that Hurricane Laura and ongoing wildfires are compounding the risks of the virus.
Construction Science Professor Develops Unique App To Gauge Flood Levels
Aug. 26, 2020 • 3 min. readAmir Behzadan’s new app uses photos of stop signs to determine the height of floodwaters.