Hurricane Alicia is a model for what we can expect in case of a direct hit from a major storm. Considering the continued relative sea-level rise and expanded beachfront-home development in Galveston, Geosciences Professor Bill Dupre can discuss what to expect for planning purposes. Reach him at 713-743-3425 or wdupre@uh.edu. Search for UH faculty experts.
Photo courtesy of Shuhab Khan and Richard Engelkemeir
Pictured is a Houston-area map showing the locations of salt domes and known active surface faults interpreted on lidar imagery.
High-resolution photos are available by contacting Lisa Merkl at lkmerkl@uh.edu or 713-743-8192.
