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Direct Storm Hit: A 25-Year Lesson

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.

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