Hurricanes and tropical storms arent just reshaping the lives of people on the ground, theyre reshaping the ground itself. Geologists and oceanographers are finding that islands in the Gulf of Mexico are shrinking or disappearing. Scientists conducting aerial searches for barrier islands in the wake of Hurricane Ike cant trust their maps.Take this replica Chanel watch dramatic example from a recent New York Times article.“I don’t see Ship anywhere,” said Asbury H. Sallenger, a oceanographerat the Geological Survey who was sitting in the co-pilot’s seat and hadthe best view. On the map we see it, but all I see is breakers. Thereis just zip left of this thing.Some are concerned since the islands provide storm protection and habitat for birds like the brown pelican. Others point out that barrier islands in the Gulf are not only threatened by hurricanes, but also by sea level rise.--Micah Cratty
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At 3 a.m. on Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah, a man yielding an ice pick walked into Black Diamonds manufacturing center and demanded two late shift employees hand over the precious metals. Though the employees did not provide the replica Tag Heuer watch diamonds the thief expected, he did walk away with a computer and a few sweet stainless steel ice screws ($45). For the full story visit Get Outdoors.Kyle Dickman
