Geology Blog- The Bahamas

 Coastal Erosion Coastal Erosion in The Bahamas: Causes, Effects, and Solutions Coastal erosion is a big problem for The Bahamas, a place famous for its beautiful beaches and clear waters. But behind this beauty, there's a serious threat to the islands. In this blog, we'll talk about why coastal erosion happens, what it does, and how we can fix it. Causes:   Coastal erosion in The Bahamas happens because of things both from nature and people. Natural stuff like higher sea levels, big storms, and waves slowly break down the sandy shores. People also make it worse by building on the coast, taking sand, and not taking good care of the coast. Effects:   Coastal erosion has big effects on the environment and people in The Bahamas. When beaches disappear, it hurts tourism, which is a big part of the economy. Furthermore, coastal erosion threatens infrastructure, homes, and ecosystems, leading to habitat loss, increased flooding, and saltwater intrusion into freshwater sources. ...

  Extreme Weather in the Bahamas: The Bahamas is generally a hotspot of extreme weather solely because of its location.  The location of the Bahamas archipelago in the Atlantic hurricane belt means that the islands are subject to regular hydro-meteorological disasters including hurricanes, storms and cyclones which occur most frequently in September, October, August and November. Hurricanes are the most prevalent and most disastrous forms of extreme weather that occurs in the Bahamas.  On average, they happen about 7 times a year. However, hurricanes often do not make landfall in the Bahamas, but turn away beforehand. The remnants then cause gusts of wind and rain on land. The most affected regions are West Grand Bahama, North Abaco, and Bimini.  The most severe hurricane to make landfall in the Bahamas in the past 12 months was "Franklin" It reached a wind speed of up to 93 km/h on August 24, 2023, at 8:00 am local time near Abraham’s Bay and was 111 kilometers in ...